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Last week at Festival of Quilts in Birmingham, this gorgeous quilt was part of the main show and won third prize in the 'Two Person' category. It's drop-dead gorgeous!! Here is what was said about it in the catalogue:
Elke Voelker-Kobusch & Manuela Schaenke (Longarm), Meerbusch, Germany
Mamandula
Machine-pieced, machine-appliquéd, longarm quilted.
"When I bought the book of Ricky Timms 'Rhapsody Quilts' I fell in love with this design. It was a challenge but I loved to do it.
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Click on the pictures for a really big version that shows more detail.
From the edge of Sherwood Forest, home of Robin Hood
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WOW!! Gorgeous quilt and fabulous quilting!! Thanks for posting the pictures Lorchen!
It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter
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It's wonderful!! Rebecca Collins had sent me an email photo, but it didn't show the wonderful quilting. I'm a proud papa!!!Comment
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Stunning quilt and great to have the chance to see it, thanks Lorchen for posting this....
Taree NSW - Australia
My motto in life: live by the three GGG’s - be Grateful, be Gracious, be Gorgeous to yourselfComment
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I posted the whole comment because I think it's great that the two ladies are giving credit to Ricky. Unfortunately that doesn't always happen. Also, I bet this quilt will be exhibited at a few venues in Germany and other countries on the continent over the next couple of years. It really deserves to be seen. It stood out like a shining beacon.From the edge of Sherwood Forest, home of Robin Hood
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WOW, how beautiful this quilt is. Thanks for sharing, Lorchen
living in Central Denmark
Charlie Brown: The secret is to look fantastic at a distanceComment
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It was a beautiful quilt to look at and admire. I did note the "Two Person" category and I think that is great to give credit also to the quilter. I don't think that happens in many shows I have been at.Comment
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Stunning! Thank you for sharing it with such good pictures! I cannot believe someone took the time to satin stitch the entire quilt! I know Ricky uses an applique stitch (that's what my machine calls the look-alike button hole stitch) and that would go MUCH faster! I am assuming Ricky's work is turned (over Stable Stuff?) and perhaps this person had bonded hers and wanted the extra coverage/security on the edges. There is a LOT of work in that quilt! And, the quilting is beautiful!
Dawn
In beautiful Northwest MontanaComment
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Ricky's Rhapsody TQS episodes #803 and 804 show that he uses raw edges for his rhapsody appliques, and Steam-A-Seam II, not Stable Stuff, for this technique.
http://watch/watch-shows/video/show-...y-quilt-part-1
http://watch/watch-shows/video/show-...y-quilt-part-2
It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter
That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived !Comment
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Margo is correct - I use fused raw edges - with a double blanket stitch (2.0 x 2.0, sometimes 1.8 x 1. 8) and it is not a fast technique. Curves and points take the most time. I've washed my competitive quilts and they are still in great shape. Lots of small, tight stitching holds things very well. I've seen others use a larger default stitch and they can fray or ravel.Comment
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Lorchen, thanks for posting a photo of that inspiring quilt! The design, colors, quilting, everything is wonderful. I'm glad to read that the maker(s) credited Ricky in their description. KathyComment
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