Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Quilted Vest Update

I have the feathers on one front done and will start shading the background. I still have the other front to design and the back to finish.
Here is the back. My feathers were not well made on the back, but I am working on that now. I did the front panel after the back and I am learning to SLOW DOWN!!! It seems to help :^) !!! You would think that I already knew that!!!

So here is a sequence of events for the vest:

Drawing out some ideas above and below

I got inspiration and ideas from two amazing quilters, Diane Gaudynski and Marelize Ries. If you have time, visit their blogs, they are amazing!!!! And truly inspiring :^)

Cutting out the pattern pieces. I am using a unisex pattern and cut a medium size out. I know it will shrink a bit when quilted. Then when the feathers are all done I may be re-cutting the vest to a small so that it isn't too big on me.
My plans are:
1. Design
2. Quilt feathers
3. Shade
4. Sew vest together
5. Quilt background
6. Make a lining with inside pockets
7. Bind

I've started to shade the vest front this morning. This is something I can do while watching TV with my DH!!
The shading will help the feathers to POP out!!!

More later!!! :)
Have a lovely day, Happy Quilting and keep those scissors sharp!!!
Martha

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9 comments:

  1. sherryJuly 17, 2013 at 12:56 PM

    what are you using to shade the background with?...the work is really cool

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  2. Marjorie's Busy CornerJuly 17, 2013 at 1:33 PM

    I agree with Sherry!!!! And your quilting is to die for....very nice!!

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  3. SpartanBabeJuly 17, 2013 at 3:21 PM

    Way to go - very nice Martha! Hope all is well, see you soon!

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  4. UnknownJuly 17, 2013 at 8:13 PM

    Your quilting is amazing, I especially love the motor bike, do you ride, I used to, a long time ago. That is how I met my second husband, he also rode bikes.

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  5. HanneleJuly 18, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    Fabulous job you've done once again!

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  6. MartiJuly 18, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    That is gorgeous quilting! I love the detail that the quilting brings to that vest. Is it for yourself?

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  7. Aunt 'ReenJuly 18, 2013 at 3:09 PM

    Your quilting is beyond gorgeous and so inspirational!
    This vest is going to be stunning!

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  8. PattiJuly 18, 2013 at 7:48 PM

    Guess I've already "outted" myself on FB as a blog lurker. This one exciting vest!

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  9. JoanAugust 9, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    Martha - How are you painting the shading? What are you using? Your vest will be wonderful!

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