tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post4421749852422767418..comments2024-03-27T18:54:15.802+11:00Comments on Red Pepper Quilts: Gone QuiltingRed Pepper Quilts - Rita Hodgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16146251579528285964noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-38629873183709877302010-07-19T08:17:15.589+10:002010-07-19T08:17:15.589+10:00Hi Rita,
Jennifer has asked the same question as I...Hi Rita,<br />Jennifer has asked the same question as I would have asked. I try to anchor my quilts by starting in the middle and stitching outwards horizontally and vertically however I always get puckers and wavering on the backing even though the front looks fine. Also sometimes at the crossroad of a vertical and horizontal line they meet and fold at the corners. There must be more to your technique than just sewing. Do you use a 1000 pins or stiffen the fabric first? I just don't know how to get it so neat. Any further tips would be great.meli Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02974319759288178899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-25702427030199676212010-07-18T12:45:05.829+10:002010-07-18T12:45:05.829+10:00oh, can't wait to see this one finished Rita- ...oh, can't wait to see this one finished Rita- beautiful workChristiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935564388507544207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-10754091175796384372010-07-17T11:26:37.843+10:002010-07-17T11:26:37.843+10:00Looks gorgeous and I know just how you are feeling...Looks gorgeous and I know just how you are feeling. It's a bit like wrestling a python!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-36593444298490303392010-07-17T10:33:56.818+10:002010-07-17T10:33:56.818+10:00Rita, you quilts are so flat, your lines are so st...Rita, you quilts are so flat, your lines are so straight. Sheesh, it's amazing! I guess I need to machine quilt a medium-sized quilt to get me some practice!Rachel at Stitched in Colorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187626491695441387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-75092734599180700492010-07-17T08:51:52.395+10:002010-07-17T08:51:52.395+10:00Jennifer...thanks for asking Rita about how she st...Jennifer...thanks for asking Rita about how she straight-line quilts. I have a quilt in progress that I'm quilting it the exact same way as Rita and I started from the top middle to the bottom. I also use my walking foot outside edge as my guide. I wasn't sure this was the right way to do it so I'm glad to have an expert quilter like Rita confirm that it is...whew!!! The only thing I didn't do was the grid. I didn't know about doing that so next time I'll definitely use that technique first before I start the straight line quilting!! Thanks Rita :)Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05012718481371649308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-41178830256957214072010-07-17T06:37:14.704+10:002010-07-17T06:37:14.704+10:00It's looking beautiful!! All that straight sti...It's looking beautiful!! All that straight stitching is mind-boggling. I'm also very used to making baby quilts so when I have to quilt something large it's a shock to the system heheAudriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13473540058216740945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-24516486828190255792010-07-17T04:07:35.565+10:002010-07-17T04:07:35.565+10:00No kidding! I am quilting a behemoth right now and...No kidding! I am quilting a behemoth right now and gosh I'm sore. Almost done though!Rebecca https://www.blogger.com/profile/12881189921656112620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-84688505032555378932010-07-16T23:00:58.639+10:002010-07-16T23:00:58.639+10:00This is turning into another stunning quilt - the ...This is turning into another stunning quilt - the effort with quilting will be well worth it. Just don't stay up too late tonight!Quilts on Bastingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14518330129454838006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-26678982758943075332010-07-16T22:39:00.188+10:002010-07-16T22:39:00.188+10:00Can't wait to see *both* your finished project...Can't wait to see *both* your finished projects!! :)Denise :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07306906507013593208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-40951399085014898042010-07-16T22:19:13.048+10:002010-07-16T22:19:13.048+10:00this is going to be a lovely quilt!
my attempt at...this is going to be a lovely quilt!<br /><br />my attempt at straight line stitching was a huge failure. lots of puckering and crooked lines. you are inspiring me to try again since it looks so good! can't wait to see the finished quilt!<br /><br />randi<br /><br />http://ihavetosay.typepad.com/randi--i have to sayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12515933483396408936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-57972628179521002842010-07-16T22:12:09.013+10:002010-07-16T22:12:09.013+10:00Rita - your stitching is a picture of perfection. ...Rita - your stitching is a picture of perfection. Have you explained what "organic" stitching is? I'm assuming it has to do w/ the stitch length? Can't wait to see the finished quilt!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-75637255999640097322010-07-16T22:12:05.108+10:002010-07-16T22:12:05.108+10:00I LOVE your blog, it is so inspiring!! I am busy w...I LOVE your blog, it is so inspiring!! I am busy with my first ever quilt, and I could only dream of it being so flat. Can't wait to see this quilt finished!! Thanks for updating your blog so often, I check back here nearly every day, and it's lovely to have so many inspiring posts coming from you.Rene Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04801586989116803287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-63485870554568043532010-07-16T22:05:21.857+10:002010-07-16T22:05:21.857+10:00That quilt is stunning! I may have to make one sim...That quilt is stunning! I may have to make one similar :) Have you ever shared your basting technique? I've never seen such a tight, flat quilt sandwich before!ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15341745201774028399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-31084932716580006302010-07-16T16:24:13.774+10:002010-07-16T16:24:13.774+10:00Your quilting lines are always so immaculate and t...Your quilting lines are always so immaculate and the fabric so flat! Not even a hint of puckering- envy!verykerryberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07485169920671733941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-79381276378152949462010-07-16T15:25:14.787+10:002010-07-16T15:25:14.787+10:00Oh Gosh! I can imagine the work out on your sewing...Oh Gosh! I can imagine the work out on your sewing machine. My turn will soon come and I am dragging the thought of just sewing the backing for my quilt! I really love your quilt colors and can't wait to see the finished project!Our Renovation Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02022555789461055427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-91143297356340319472010-07-16T14:47:10.534+10:002010-07-16T14:47:10.534+10:00Stunning stitching for sure, I wish i could reach ...Stunning stitching for sure, I wish i could reach your level of perfection. Very intrigued re the secret quilt! xoCathy @ CabbageQuiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01160655769677384920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-69699056644820425122010-07-16T13:37:10.526+10:002010-07-16T13:37:10.526+10:00Heavy quilts really are such a work out. You must...Heavy quilts really are such a work out. You must have very toned arms!<br /><br />I finished my Bricks & Stones quilt a few weeks back - I would love for you to take a look and give me your critique`!<br /><br />Loved your PDF pattern btw - very easy and clear to read.<br /><br />Take care.<br /><br />Cherri<br /><br />www.cherri-berri.comcherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12442029280791754810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-52433605568762652412010-07-16T13:32:54.662+10:002010-07-16T13:32:54.662+10:00It is a work-out, isn't it? Looking fantastic ...It is a work-out, isn't it? Looking fantastic so far.Poppyprinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08251892807966340175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-75334586148043593332010-07-16T12:59:57.051+10:002010-07-16T12:59:57.051+10:00Ooooh, I love it! Those quilting lines are fabulo...Ooooh, I love it! Those quilting lines are fabulous!<br /><br />Looking forward to the secret project being revealed!<br /><br />MGMMary Grace McNamarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04994668228832105911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-39092524447172655902010-07-16T12:33:10.381+10:002010-07-16T12:33:10.381+10:00I love how your idea of 'organic' still lo...I love how your idea of 'organic' still looks so bloody perfect!!!!<br />Intrigued about the secret quilt project!!<br />Andi xAndihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04494036247908661426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-51379046674371241352010-07-16T12:27:52.742+10:002010-07-16T12:27:52.742+10:00Lovely quilt and quilting! I tried straight line q...Lovely quilt and quilting! I tried straight line quilting yesterday - thanks to all the tips about it from you on here especially stitch length.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14474507635893417550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-30858340677549539382010-07-16T12:26:36.779+10:002010-07-16T12:26:36.779+10:00Jennifer: thanks for your question - when quilting...Jennifer: thanks for your question - when quilting straight lines I always start at the edge of the quilt and stitch continuously to the other side of the quilt. I back stitch both at the start and end of each stitching line. I do start stitching lines from the center (at the top) of the quilt and then work my way out one line at a time. This time I stitched all the horizontal lines and then the vertical lines. <br /><br />RitaRed Pepper Quilts - Rita Hodgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146251579528285964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-12004155226157842322010-07-16T12:17:42.113+10:002010-07-16T12:17:42.113+10:00This looks gorgeous! I have a question about your ...This looks gorgeous! I have a question about your foundation grid. When you quilt those lines, do you start in the middle of the quilt and then work your way out? Or do you start at and edge and sew all the way across? Also, if you do start in the middle, how do you hide your thread ends? I'm interested in how others do this, as I haven't found a method I really like just yet.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08297537546101017121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-55433453492708472632010-07-16T12:15:40.666+10:002010-07-16T12:15:40.666+10:00It's beautiful, whatever it is! Love that qui...It's beautiful, whatever it is! Love that quilting and I'm going to try it on the next quilt that I make that lends itself to the technique!Sarah Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18393284767325742399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-9686039179614218412010-07-16T12:11:06.434+10:002010-07-16T12:11:06.434+10:00Is that one of things that you won't be able t...Is that one of things that you won't be able to show us for 6 months?seabreezequiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05210564993790938890noreply@blogger.com