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Saturday, January 22, 2011

Panel #4

My heart is beating a little faster now that this has grown by one more panel.
I'm giving a couple of closer up photos here in case you want to see the fabrics a little better, the photos can be clicked on for a bigger picture. A lot of the leaves are stripped pieced which was Susan McCords signature.
It's really hard to take a decent photo on my design wall, it always looks crooked and the lighting is not great but it gives an idea of how it's looking.
I really think the stems are a bit fat, a minor thing I think but I'll be using that 3/8" bias maker for the next panel when I can get the nerve to do another one. In reality, I imagine Susan McCord's quilt had really skinny stems. I wish I had realised that at the start of the project. I know,  I'm being fussy.

73 comments:

  1. Quilt StationJanuary 22, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Hi Janet, this is looking fantastic, the clolours/fabrics and scale are all perfect.
    Loving it, cheers Margaret

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  2. lizJanuary 22, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    I love it.

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  3. Oops-LahJanuary 22, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    It looks absolutely stunning! I only realized after enlarging the pictures that some of the leaves are pieced. I also love the "misshapes" of the leaves. Adds a ton of charm! How many panels are you going to make? Have a great weekend. Vreni x

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  4. UnknownJanuary 22, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Janet, it is just gorgeous!! I love the stems the way the are, but after all it is your quilt and you have the righto be fussy about it. But it really isn't warranted here. Fabulous job!!

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  5. Linda January 22, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Wow, it's just amazing, Janet! Beautiful! I love the look of the strip pieced leaves. Adds a lot of color dimension to the quilt. How many pieced do you think you've appliqued so far?? :-)

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  6. bountiful quilterJanuary 22, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    I love this so far! I also actually like the witdth of the stems, they help strike a balance between the sashing strips and all of the colors in the leaves. Great job!

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  7. Minick and SimpsonJanuary 22, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    It's all PERFECT! OH, how I love seeing the progress of this quilt. It was always "the one" I was going to try to do one day. LOVE it.

    Laurie

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  8. MeredithJanuary 22, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Well i strated mine with the really skinny stems and thought it looked weird and stopped. I like yours. It would be an interesting experiment to see what 3/8" looks like. Have fun. I think it looks great.

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  9. MimiJanuary 22, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    I see a red chili pepper over there on the right! LOL. This is beautiful. How long are those strips? They look huge! You sure like "involved" applique. It is well worth it though. I am just going to enjoy watching your progress. If your vines are "fat", I think it is ok. Some fat ones and some skinny ones just add to the interest. Love your work.

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  10. Jamie Janow ElfertJanuary 22, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    wow!!! I really mean WOW!!! On my bucket list - perfect embroidery just like yours.

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  11. LuAnnJanuary 22, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    WOW! I can't believe you are doing the Susan McCord quilt. I just love it. I think that is one that is at the Henry Ford Museum in Michigan, but I don't believe it is on display. I would love to see that one in person. You have done a great job reproducing it.

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    WOW...this is amazing! You have done a beautiful job on this quilt!

    Awe inspiring applique! Absolutely wonderful...

    Can't wait to see the completed quilt!

    Hugs,

    Elaine in SLO, Ca

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  13. EileenJanuary 22, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Janet,
    I think it looks great! How many panels are you going to do altogether? Will there be top and bottom borders?

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  14. BarbJanuary 22, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Soooooooooooooooooo AMAZING!!!!

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  15. Quilts And PiecesJanuary 22, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Absolutely breathtaking!

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  16. Vicki WJanuary 22, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Spectacular!

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  17. KatieJanuary 22, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Wow, wow, wow. You will have something very special when you are done. Fabulous. :-)

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  18. Teresa RawsonJanuary 22, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    I am in AWE, utter AWE!! (And to think I bitched and whined about the number of leaves I had to applique in the Civil War Bride Quilt...) This is so very beautiful! I've seen Susan McCord's quilt in person, and you've done it...this is it! Wow, wow, wow...

    In stitches,
    Teresa :o)

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  19. DebbyMcJanuary 22, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    I've always loved this quilt. You are doing an utterly amazing job of making your version...so incredible!

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  20. ThimbleannaJanuary 22, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Wow Janet -- it's stunning. How many more panels? Be careful, if your heart beats faster each time, you'll be headed for trouble LOL!

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  21. KarenJanuary 22, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Absolutely unbelievable!! Don't imagine problems where there are none. Yours is fabulous!

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  22. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Oh my. Your work is stunning. I love everything about this quilt. I personally like the width of the vines, they flow and add such movement to your work. Again, your work is beyond beautiful. Wow!

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  23. JuliaJanuary 22, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    wow Janet, it's stunning...and you amaze me, with what you do, you must have so much patience to do all those leaves..
    How many panels are there all up Janet?
    Julia ♥

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  24. Cathy @ CabbageQuiltsJanuary 22, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Oh Wow Janet, this is incredible! xo

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  25. JanetJanuary 22, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Your panels look fabulous!! I LOVE to see your progress on this quilt. The colors are wonderful - gotta love those strip pieced leaves. :0)

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  26. KatJanuary 22, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    ..very impressive! ..love it !! :)

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  27. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    This is a feast to the eye- absolutely stunning!

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  28. antique quilterJanuary 22, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    just beautiful....
    totally in awe

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  29. LurlineJanuary 22, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Lovely to be back to see all your pretties!
    Hugs - Lurline♥

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  30. MaritJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    oh! so! wonderful!!!

    ; )

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  31. Jess @ Scrappy n HappyJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    It looks fabulous! i like the fatter vines, it kind of balances all the leaves. Do I spy a missing flower?

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  32. Ann at Prairie PrimroseJanuary 22, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    Spectacular! And VERY inspiring!

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  33. NedraJanuary 22, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    I'm really glad you gave us an upclose photo of the leaves. Each one is so unique and original. Great job!

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  34. BarbJanuary 22, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    My heart is beating faster too! I'm breathless. I have always loved this quilt and you are doing it more than justice - just beautiful Janet!

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  35. Abby and StephanieJanuary 22, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    You deserve a big pat on the back. I love watching this grow and never tire of your gorgeous applique projects. Congratulations on finishing another panel.

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  36. The Quilted Finish January 23, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    I really fell seriously in love with this quilt the first time I saw it. Yours is spectacular! I think your vines/stems give real definition and balance all the vibrant movement of the colourful leaves.

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  37. *karendianne.January 23, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    Be still my heart! You may recall this is what really inspired me to start to learn applique. I'm so moved to see The Vine like this. Gosh. I'm totally moved. Thank you, Janet!

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  38. LoriJanuary 23, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    I think your stems are terrific janet!! It is stunning to see!!

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  39. Ann ChampionJanuary 23, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    I LOVE this quilt! I think your vines are a perfect scale to balance out the leaves. I wouldn't change a thing.
    Thank you for the close-up pics. You've really captured the beauty of Susan's work. Your panels look like they could be hers?

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  40. Sujata ShahJanuary 23, 2011 at 1:48 AM

    Stunning! Just stunning!

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  41. MarieJanuary 23, 2011 at 1:49 AM

    I love this - I want to make it but I'm not sure I'm ready to tackle this just yet.

    Hugs - Marie

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  42. Ann Marie @ 16 Muddy FeetJanuary 23, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    OH I am loving this project, I am going to make me another applique one soon. But I need to finish up quite a few others before I start a project that big again. You can see all the ones I am working on over on my blog at 16muddyfeet.blogspot.com

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  43. TerryJanuary 23, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    All I can say is WOW!! It's beautiful Janet! :0)

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  44. ranetteJanuary 23, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    Oh Janet...my heart is beating right with yours! A M A Z I N G !!!!

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  45. Nifty QuiltsJanuary 23, 2011 at 2:51 AM

    Absolutely beautiful. Susan McCord's vine quilt is my all-time favorite. You're making a wonderful rendition of it. I think your stems look great.

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  46. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    Breathtakingly amazing....no way could I tackle so much applique! You are such a pro...love seeing your work.

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  47. JanetJanuary 23, 2011 at 3:25 AM

    I know I haven't commented in a while...It was this quilt that attracted me to your site and the fabulous work that followed. I am working on hand quilting the Mary Mannakee that you challenged me to make. Please come see my progress.

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  48. Pinkadot QuiltsJanuary 23, 2011 at 3:43 AM

    Amazing, you are such a fast stitcher! I am anxious to see this one quited!!!

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  49. MicheleJanuary 23, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    Hi Janet, What a wonderful quilt! I would LOVE it if you showed how you prep your Susan McCord leaves. Do you machine stitch the strips, or do it all by hand. Do you make multiple leaves out of each strip set, or do them one by one. What a fabulous quilt to hand quilt. Michele

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  50. CheriJanuary 23, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    Oh Janet, this is sooooo good. I really like the change up in the stem sizes. I am not familiar with the original quilt but I think the strip pieced leaves are wonderful. Great Quilt!!

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  51. MaureenJanuary 23, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    When I first saw the McCord vine quilt in a book I stared at it for the longest time. You are doing a fabulous job!

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  52. Dixie HowardJanuary 23, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Wow, I literally gasped (with delight) when I opened your post. This quilt is just so lovely - very nice progress, Janet! Bravo!!

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  53. JanetJanuary 23, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Janet
    You are coming along. It looks great. Love your fabric choices
    as always. You have such an eye.
    Janet

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  54. Christie describeHappyJanuary 23, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    This is just stunning! I can't get over how I like the detail and fabrics working together. Congrats!!

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  55. LinaJanuary 23, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Janet, your AMAZING! I wish I could meet you in person!

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  56. JoanJanuary 23, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    OH WOW Janet - those panels are somthing else - stunning. Dont worry about the stems, it all looks fabulous. What a heap of beautiful work!

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  57. julieQJanuary 23, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Wow!! Every time I see this, I drool...now excuse me, I must change my blouse!!

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  58. Kim D.January 24, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    Not many people would tackle this quilt Janet, it's very impressive. Love it!! You must have the patience of Job. Thanks for sharing your progress.

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  59. Sarah in HoustonJanuary 24, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    This is totally awesome. I have this quilt on my to do list and even started tracing leaves on fusible. I see you are hand appliquéing. I was thinking that would be REALLY hard. Your leaves look bigger than the original. Did you enlarge it some? I'd love to talk to you about your tricks. I know it's a crazy idea, but I just want it so badly!!!

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  60. RachaeldaisyJanuary 24, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    Janet, this is stunning!!! You're amazing!! It's just wonderful!! Wow!!

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  61. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    be still my heart! do your hands hurt? i'd love to do this, but i get "trigger finger" and all kinds of problems! i'm SOOO jealous that you can do this. and it's absolutely gorgeous. you know your quilts will be in a museum some day!

    all my best,
    ellen in florida

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  62. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Spectacular and stunning, Janet. I saw this early on on your blog, before I got to 'know' you and was so drawn to it. Those strip pieced leaves just make the whole thing! It's divine. In nature, there are fat vines and skinny ones too. Some of both in your quilt seems natural. ; ) You are an inspiration, Janet!

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  63. DianeJanuary 24, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    It is looking great! How wide are the panels? I like that some of the stems are wide and some not. How many more panels do you have to make? I think it looks great!

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  64. SewjournalJanuary 24, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    It looks fabulous. I think your stems are fine. This is your quilt not Susan's :)

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  65. mbroiderJanuary 24, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    You are a star. I dont think you realise how much of a role model you are. Looking at your blog, i aspire to take up quilting.... Some day

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  66. mbroiderJanuary 24, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    Oh, i forgot what i came here for. I did click them photos big, and saw how you have joined so many fabric to make one leaf SO MANY times... I salute that

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  67. DoloresJanuary 25, 2011 at 2:21 AM

    Just my 2 cents but I think if the stems were thinner, they wouldn't show up. Your little, thinner ones almost blend in and I like the fact that I can see the the vines.
    This is truly a labour of love. I like it a lot.
    Will you be hand quilting or machine quilting it? Or is it too soon to think about quilting?

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  68. Carrie P.January 25, 2011 at 3:58 AM

    Wow, it is really looking great. Congrats on getting that much done. I am not sure I would enjoy appliqueing so many leaves. lol

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  69. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    It looks fabulous!!

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  70. LisaJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Wow Janet, it looks fabulous! I just contacted the Henry Ford last week about arranging a trip to see the McCord quilts.

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  71. DebJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    Don't worry Janet - it is stunning no matter how wide the strips are. Big picture? It may give the quilt an extra dimension. Remarkable.

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  72. ShariJanuary 26, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    Amazing so far. And a little variation in the size of the vines would fit right in - so try another size for sure. Love the stip-pieced leaves. Impressive work, as always.

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  73. Ivory SpringFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    I am in awe, Janet!!! All those leaves!!!! WOW!

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