'15' design

I'm exicted about my latest project.  During my session at Empty Spools with Sue Nickels, Sue talked us through her process of designing quilting patterns.  She is starting a series of alphabet designs.  I took her idea and designed a '15' for a guild challenge.  It was fun to draw it up and I'm pleased with the result.

An original design.  I drew all the feathers and rope border.

Here's my latest.  I sewed the binding while visiting with friends yesterday.  In fact, I finished the binding on two other quilts as well.  It was a fun afternoon.  Several friends came over with hand work - including embroidery and beading bracelets.  We visited while we worked on our projects and had lunch.   It was such a good time they stayed for dinner (leftovers) before they headed home.  It was quite a drive for them so I'm thankful they were willing to make the trip. 



I need more quilting in the border geese, but the fabric
is so busy it won't show.  I can't decide what to do.

Can you see the extra geese in the corners?

 

I wanted to make the fill quilting look like
a party.  There are streamers and loops.

Thanks for checking in.  Can you believe it's May 1 next Thursday.  We're 1/3 of the way through 2014.  I'd better get busy on my UFO challenge for my guild.  I don't want to walk the "walk of shame"!