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Quilting a DJ?
Well, I've gotten a boatload of DJ blocks under my belt, and am enjoying it so much that I joined a swap at the DJ list (10 blocks, 5 of A-13 and 5 of G-9).
I'm piecing the blocks by hand and am thrilled at how easily they go together, even the ones other folks have said are difficult. I particularly love Papa's Star, the one with the one-inch Ohio Star in the center. Mine turned out amazing, and I still can't believe how tiny that Ohio Star is! I've heard horror stories about Nan's Naiad, and can't wait to give it a try.
Anyway, what quilting motif have any of you used to quilt your DJ? I plan to quilt it by hand, and don't know if each block is quilted echoing that particular block's design, or whether the entire quilt is quilted with an overall design, such as a grid.
Thanks for any ideas! I won't be at the quilting stage for a while, but like to plan ahead.
'thann
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I have been making mine the past several years but I have really slowed down. I have seen several DJ and most are quilted as desired being dictated by the individual blocks.
I have already decided that I am going to have the sashing quilted by machine by a quilter... with regular thread matching my sashing. ( Not the washable basting thread that some people use to do this technique. ) I then plan to hand quilt the blocks individulaly. Knowing myself this is the only way I would ever get this quilt hand quilted.....I realize that some people believe in sending it out to the Amish, but I want this quilt to be just mine ( and Jane's)
To me it is the process that is important.
from the beautiful Hudson Valley of NY
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Originally posted by MirkwoodAnyway, what quilting motif have any of you used to quilt your DJ? I plan to quilt it by hand, and don't know if each block is quilted echoing that particular block's design, or whether the entire quilt is quilted with an overall design, such as a grid.
I've started another quilt (lap) and think I'll practice on that one before I begin seriously on my DJ. I want DJ hand quilted but I want it hand quilted by ME. :wink: Even if it takes me ten years! I'll let you know when I start and how I decide to do it but right now I think I'll echo the pattern of the block and quilt triangles in the triangles.
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Hi -- this question isn't about quilting a Dear Jane, but I do think they are nice hand quilted. My question is that I have been using only the book -- do any of you know what width to make the sashing strips or are they very narrow for the pie shapes to fit on the top.
I only have about 10 blocks to finish and wanted to get that put together and then start on the border.
Happy New Year and happy sewing.
Sharon in CO
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I am assembling the quilt as I go, top to bottom, including the triangles. Here is what is working for me (documented somewhere, either in the book or on Brenda Papadakis' Web site):
Sashing for the right side of each individual block is 1 inch x 5 inches, and sashing for the bottom of each individual block after adding the side sashing is 1 inch x 5.5 inches.
Sashing for the top and bottom between the blocks and the triangles is 3/4 inch x 65 inches, and sashing for the sides is 3/4 inch x 66 inches.
This is assuming that you're using the square and triangle templates, or are measuring exactly!
Hope that helps!
Ruthann
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I know you want to hand quilt it but just for conversation.... :wink: .... I'm machine piecing & hand appliquing mine but will machine quilt it on my domestic machine.
I know it isn't how Jane did hers but this is Joyce's.
I think I'll quilt between the blocks first and then quilt in each block as it fits for the particular block.
JoyceJules~
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working farm wife and quilter in the off-seasons
Tired.
Modern quilter, QOV volunteer, Improv, FPP w/o stitching on paper, freehand quilting on my long-arm.
BERNINA 790 Pro, Elna Serger, Handi Quilter Fusion, 3 FW, a lot of old Singers and other vintage and antique machines (25+).
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Originally posted by sewengelHi -- this question isn't about quilting a Dear Jane, but I do think they are nice hand quilted. My question is that I have been using only the book -- do any of you know what width to make the sashing strips or are they very narrow for the pie shapes to fit on the top.
I only have about 10 blocks to finish and wanted to get that put together and then start on the border.
Happy New Year and happy sewing.
Sharon in COJules~
@julesquilts on IG
working farm wife and quilter in the off-seasons
Tired.
Modern quilter, QOV volunteer, Improv, FPP w/o stitching on paper, freehand quilting on my long-arm.
BERNINA 790 Pro, Elna Serger, Handi Quilter Fusion, 3 FW, a lot of old Singers and other vintage and antique machines (25+).
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I'm not sure if I will add anymore embroidery....
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I finished my magic garden. This was not my usual colour palette and I am not fond of gnomes so I took creative license...
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Just lovely! I like your flowers too. They fill up the background nicely.
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Beatuiful choices of colors. Fun and whimsical. Nicely done!
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Really fun embroidery choices. It looks great!
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I LOVE the black additions to your piecing. They really attract attention and look great.
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I still have many fans to finish as I’m hand piecing the outside curve. My preference is appliqué and embroidery. For...
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Helen, Thank you so much for your ideas! You have great EQ8 skills! I have 2 Becky Goldsmith books that I have been using...
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Nice work ! Can I ask, did you use stem stitch on the bluebells ? Or have you whip stitched over a back stitch?
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Not a question, but wanted to share the Kona solids I picked out today for the summer version. Excited to start work on...
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I did not use a stabilizer, nor a hoop. Just be cognizant of the tension of your stitches.
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