How to quilt a largish face?

[Lynn K.]

Becky, what Sharon Schamber site are you with? I was with the Network, but they no longer respond? Your post is current so you must have access I don't have to something.
Lynn

[Betty J.]

Finally, I have completed the quilt except for stitching down the binding on the back and I'm going to do that tonight. I named her "Irene's Easter Parade" because I saw that hat came out looking like an Easter bonnet :lol: and the butterflies and flowers almost seemed like a parade. Irene was my paternal grandmother who passed away before I was born. I just posted a picture of her finished face in my blog: http://blog.bjfabricartist.com/

In the midst of my concern over how to fix this, I wrote to Hollis Chatelaine and asked her advice. She responded so nicely, suggesting heavy contour quilting and to use this as a learning experience about washing quilts before I finish all the quilting. I appreciated that. One thing I have learned is that even the rock stars of our quilting world respond when you ask for help. I hope someday to get to take one of her workshops.

Now, I can get back to my other projects and so forth. I guess I should probably clean the house a bit. :?

[Charae H.]

I just took a look at Irene's Easter Parade on your blog. You certainly saved the day. It is beautiful!

[Lynn K.]

And for those of you who haven't seen her 'other' goings on, just take a trip thru Betty Jo's blog! Fun is what this quilter is having! Great work, Betty Jo.
Lynn

[Betty J.]

Thank you! I love having people pay me a visit on my blog and website and leave a comment here and there. I am absolutely loving this part of my life, thank the Lord.

[Pamela O.]

In the midst of my concern over how to fix this, I wrote to Hollis Chatelaine and asked her advice. She responded so nicely, suggesting heavy contour quilting and to use this as a learning experience about washing quilts before I finish all the quilting. I appreciated that. One thing I have learned is that even the rock stars of our quilting world respond when you ask for help. I hope someday to get to take one of her workshops.

Although it has been years since I had a class with Hollis, I'm sure that you would enjoy it. Yes, I totally agree that the quilt rock stars are quick to respond when help is sought. We are fortunate and blessed.

[Lois B.]

Betty Jo, "Irene" is beautiful. My materal grandmother died when my mother was only 10 years old. I think of her often. How wonderful that you have honored her memory in this lovely way. Lois