First……a client quilt out the door. 
I presented a quick glimpse of this one in this post. Because it was hand pieced, a paisley stitching motif worked best to ease in the areas of fullness that presented themselves. I used Connecting Threads Essential Pro polyester (70wt) thread in “Natural” color. It’s fine weight and matte finish would allow it to ‘melt’ into the quilt nicely.
Next up is a wall quilt, put together by friend, Barb. Really gorgeous, but multiple layering of fusible-backed pieces had led to some machine stitching issues (she has a Juki 98, great machine BTW) like skipped stitches. I showed some photos of this in the above link, also. Here’s some side by side photos (before/after) of the stitching I was able to add………
Not exactly the same flower, but you get the idea. More definition and, definitely, more texture! 
I used a green and a deep purple Isacord thread for this detail work.
And, finally, “Galactic Explosion”=a finish!!!! 
OK…..no more……..This one will be out the door tomorrow, when I attend my long-arm group’s meeting. Hopefully, I’ll get some pics of their challenge entries!!!!
D > Galactic Explosion is AWESOME!!!!
Thanks so much, Friend!!!!!!
You keep a Jeffersonian schedule ma’am, no wonder you get so much accomplished. I really love the simplicity of quilt #1, and the added texture on #2 is a greats example of how to add just enough. Galactic Explosion really turned out superbly, I am looking forward to seeing what the others did!
Just got home from the meeting and decompressing. Photo post soon! Stay tuned…………………..
I knew you’d get it done in time! Turned out super awesome of course. As you know I didn’t make it to the meeting, babysitting a 4 yr old for 30 hrs kinda took it’s toll on me, LOL. But glad I could help out.
We (I, for sure!!!!) sure missed you!!!!!
Galactic Explosion is da bomb. 🙂
Now, that one I LIKE!!!!!!!!! LOL!!!!!!
I often think machine quilting is a bit over the top and that it can take away from the quilt pattern but, in this case, the quilting absolutely makes the quilt. Fantastic!
It’s really so “cool” when what’s in one’s head….the “vision”…..actually becomes the reality…successfully, I might add!! LOL!!! I’m glad you enjoyed seeing it. Hugs………
Loved the radiating technique! Your artistic ability amazes me every time you send something out!! What a gift God has given you. While I have lots of talents, this one I don’t have; makes me especially happy for what you can do!!! Your classmate, Kathy
The machine, thread, fabric, etc, are my brushes, paints and canvas. It has taken many years to figure out my creative “niche” expression. I remember all those art classes at AMM and how they didn’t “click” with me! Yes……we are each uniquely made by a loving Creator!!! Thank you so much for your sweet comment!!!! Uber hugs comin’ at ya from a very chilly, wet/rainy MN farmlet…………..
I love the finished quilting on Galactic Explosion. It looks fabulous.
Oh….thank you, my “across the pond” sweet friend…….with hugs……………..
I am making a wall hanger and would love someone with a long arm machine to quilt it for me. Jenschmidt48@gmail.com
Thank you for sharing photos of your quilting! This last one is just over the top gorgeous!
And that one has been the most fun!!!!! Thanks so much for stopping by! Please, pop back soon………
I was just hoping to see some of the other ones of this challenge. Yours is absolutely stunning….. what else did I expect!
The meeting tomorrow is the deadline, so, hopefully…………………………….
Do you ever sleep?
As always, your art impresses me.
I do sleep……in bed to read at 9 pm, lights out at 10, up around 4:30, Bible hour then ‘puter……and then I get Tom up!!!!! LOL!