All Things Rhapsody

[QUILTNBUG]

Thanks everyone for your kind comments about my rhapsody quilt. I got some black batting to be on the safe side. Good idea. Judy, I meant to tell you when you put your rhapsody picture up that it is beautiful. I love the flowers and your colors are perfect. Great job.

[QUILTNBUG]

Hi all --

I just completed my first rhapsody quilt top and need ideas for quilting. I'd also like to try a wool batting, but never having used it, I'm not sure it's the right choice for a wall quilt. I was thinking of just doing a basic stippling, but would like to try something a bit different. There is so much going on with this quilt, so i want to keep it simple (also my quilting skills are good, but not great). I posted a picture in my personal photos.

Thanks.

-- Deb

[Duffy]

Whauw Deb you quilt looks great. I am still stuck on my quilt. No inspiration.
But yours look realy great.
Duffy from Belgium

[mknavy90]

Wow, Deb!!!! Your Rhapsody is REALLY BEAUTIFUL! The colors and pattern is just exquisite! And such a neat idea to add embroidary too! Have fun on the quiltling! I look forward to seeing the final quilt posted! Mary Kay

[mknavy90]

Gorgeous Deb! Congratulations! I never got around to cutting out my fabric with the pattern and ended up using it in a couple other projects so that's another do over for me.

[PattiSure]

Deb, love the rhapsody top and all the colors. I like your new profile photo too. Nice to see your face. I agree that for this one, the quilting should be simple because so much is happening with the design. Simple outline stitching maybe. Good job.

[WandaM]

Deb, your rhapsody is beautiful!

[WandaM]

Your quilt is beautiful Deb. Can't wait to see it finished. No ideas about how to quilt it though, I am still at the paper design stage! Maggi

[WandaM]

Thanks everyone for the positive feedback. I've decided to take a break from it for a few weeks. Next week my husband and I are heading to Maui for a couple of weeks and I'm hoping I'll come back full of ideas and inspiration. I'll be sure to post pictures as the quilt progresses. Cheers!

[PattiSure]

Love Maui. Have a great time!

[QuilterLynn]

Lovely, lovely, Deb! I am taken with the bold center eagle and your Aztec (?) colors. Just great. Your quilt design will come.....eventually!

Have you seen the Aussie Rhapsody in progress under articles? WOW! Interesting.

I gotta go quilt! (but I can't as I'm at work!)
Lynn

[QuilterLynn]

Hey Lynn --

Thanks for the kudos. Yes, I just ready the Aussie blog and i LOVE it. It's so interesting to see all the different design concepts. I can't wait to see the finished product.

-- Deb

[QuilterLynn]

Hi all --

I wanted to let you know that I finished my rhapsody and thank you all for your support and encouragement. It was one of the most enjoyable quilts I've done. I just love the combination of peicing, applique and decorative stitches. It never got boring and I couldn't wait to put it all together and see it come alive! I'll be making a second one shortly, house warming gift for my girl friend, and I've got a million ideas floating around . So many quilts, so little time....

-- Deb

[QuilterLynn]

Deb your quilt is beautiful, an inspiration to all of those who have not got there yet. Maggi

[QuilterLynn]

Beautiful quilt, Deb. I hope you'll enter it in the Houston show next year.

Pat in Rockport, TX