I have been trying to get Lincoln's Watch photographed for you. It has not been easy. I tried putting it on the clothesline, but it is so saggy, it wasn't worth it. Then, I tried tightening the clothesline, and the rope started breaking. So much for that clothesline. I don't have anyone here to hold it for me, so I threw it over the back of the trailer. Not the most romantic of photo shoots.
But at least you can see it! I am so very pleased with how this quilt turned out! I am really loving it. Sorry the photos aren't that great. I will try again when I can find a good place to shoot some photos!
If you are interested in this pattern, I blogged a review of it here.
The specifics:
Pattern: Lincoln's Watch
Designer: Bonnie Blue Quilts
Size: 72" 84" ish
Quilted by: Shelly Pagliai, Prairie Moon Quilts
I just love Shelly's undulating feathers. Do you know she told me she did them all free hand?! Wow!
Here is a close up of how she quilted the blocks. I love it! It really suits the quilt, I think. Don't you?
Here is the fabric I chose for the back. It's not an interesting back, in that it's all one fabric. But I really liked this fabric. The style was so in keeping with all the Civil War fabrics on the front.
It wasn't a perfect match, but I didn't want it to be too matchy matchy anyway. The quilting is very subtle on the back, given how busy the print is.
I was trying to take a nod from Rene' and do some more "artsy" shots of my quilt. She does such a great job of taking her quilts outdoors and photographing them, often in the mountains of Montana. Sorry, no beautiful mountains here! So, I draped it on a tree, like she did in a recent post. Meh. Not that great. Rene's shots are much better.
Then, I draped it over this old wagon wheel that is outside our shed. I like it here, with the road runner garden decoration, and the horse shoe cactus. Pretty nice, if I do say so myself.
I like this shot, too. Too bad about the sunspot in the photo. This wall faces west. Maybe I'll try it again when the evening sun is on it.
I'm super happy with this quilt. I just really like the design of it, as well as the fabrics and quilting. I need to get a label made tonight so I can take it to AQS tomorrow. Hopefully Pat was serious about her offer to display it there. How exciting would that be?!
Rene', you have an open invitation to come and help me stage some photographs of this quilt! I will keep looking for a better place to photograph the quilts. My neighbors have some pretty sweet wagons in their yard. Maybe there!
Until next time,
That is just absolutely gorgeous! I love everything about it from the design to the fabrics and the quilting....everything! Just beautiful!
Posted by: Sue | August 21, 2012 at 03:21 PM
Oh my gosh! Let me just tell you how much trouble I have with photo shoots -- it's pathetic! (And I can't keep animals out of the pictures.) I think you did great with yours. I love the ones with the wagon wheel. Glad to finally see it all finished with its binding. You done good!
Posted by: Shelly | August 21, 2012 at 03:22 PM
This is one of my favorite quilts! The quilting is outstanding also. Capturing the quilt and the quilting is so hard, and like Shelly said, I too have problems with keeping the animals off. LOL Maybe finding a tree would be a good idea.
Posted by: Linda in Calif. | August 21, 2012 at 03:45 PM
Gorgeous quilt! You did a wonderful job with the fabrics and the quilting is fabulous. Love it in all the pics! You did a great job with photography. I need this pattern!
Hugs,
Donna
Posted by: Donna | August 21, 2012 at 04:21 PM
Stephanie that quilt is awesome. You did a fantastic job of piecing it. And the quilting is outstanding. Really enjoyed all the pictures. You should be thrilled with this one!
Posted by: carolld | August 21, 2012 at 05:38 PM
Just beautiful Stephanie! You did an awesome job on this and it was certainly enhanced by Shelly's quilting.
I understand your frustration with getting a good photo of a quilt...I can't say I've ever taken a photo of a quilt that I think really shows its real beauty. If you figure it out, let me know.
Posted by: Mary on Lake Pulaski | August 21, 2012 at 06:50 PM
Your quilt turned out so beautifully! I don't think I've ever seen a quilt that Shelly has finished. She does stunning work! Those feathers are amazing. Love the shots you got of the quilt too, especially with that wagon wheel.
Posted by: terriaw | August 21, 2012 at 08:58 PM
Oh my! The quilting in the border is stunning! I'm going to try quilting an all over feather design on my next quilt to be quilted it is basted already. I'm waiting for school to start next week before quilting it. :D)
Posted by: Lynn | August 21, 2012 at 09:20 PM
Your shots are great. Is your middle name 'Perfectionist'?
Posted by: Terri | August 21, 2012 at 10:12 PM
It's so beautiful...and I just love the photos with the wagon wheel...perfect!
Posted by: sherri | August 21, 2012 at 11:03 PM
Stephanie this quilt is absolutely stunning - so gorgeous! I love all the photos, but that last one especially - well done!
Posted by: Allie | August 21, 2012 at 11:59 PM
Wow!! Awesome, awesome job!! You should be oh so proud of yourself!! Love, love Shelly's quilting too!!
Posted by: Brooke | August 22, 2012 at 08:25 AM
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I cannot even being to tell you how FREAKING AWESOME this quilt is.
I will see you on Saturday. Perhaps I will have composed myself enough to talk about your quilt then.
And your wheelie photos of it are great!
Posted by: April | August 22, 2012 at 10:05 AM
What a gorgeous quilt! Everything I thought of when I saw it has been said by other commenters, but it is all true!
Posted by: jenclair | August 22, 2012 at 10:05 AM
This is just stunning. And what gorgeous quilting. Your photo shoot is fun. I think I need a workshop in quilt photography...
Posted by: liveacolorfullife | August 22, 2012 at 10:21 AM
This is just lovely. I really like everything about it. The fabric, the pattern, the quilting, the backing. You (and Shelly) did a great job. I hope you'll get some pictures of it in the AQS booth! Great job on the pictures, much better then just hanging flat.
Posted by: Deb | August 22, 2012 at 12:35 PM
I LOVE this quilt!!! It is absolutely gorgeous! What a work of art. It is truly a masterpiece. This is one you should enter in a competition!
Your pictures are awesome as well. You have some shots that could be submitted to magazines. Great work.
Your friend Shelly did some phenomenal quilting on it as well. Can't believe she did those feathers by hand. I used to sweat over doing feathers, and I never was able to master them. Of course, I was trying to do them on my little old sewing maching - not on a long arm. Still and all - free hand! I am royally impressed.
Anyway, I look forward to meeting "Lincoln's Watch" in person some day. Beautiful job!
Posted by: PegVan | August 22, 2012 at 02:02 PM
that's beautiful
Posted by: barbara woods | August 22, 2012 at 03:37 PM
Stunning!
Posted by: Marit | August 22, 2012 at 04:05 PM
Oh, wow,Stephanie! I like everything about your quilt...so beautiful!!
Posted by: Carla | August 22, 2012 at 10:39 PM
I don't know how I missed this! It's beautiful! I love the pattern as well as the quilting design too. Gorgeous!
Posted by: Amy | August 24, 2012 at 06:53 PM
This is beautiful!!! I am planning to start the Lincoln Watch quilt myself and searched on google to find some other LWQ to get some inspiration for the colours. :-))
Your colours are just wonderful.
hugs, Jolanda
Posted by: Jolanda | September 14, 2012 at 09:15 AM