ON a roll..........

[pigtailpat]

Sorry - this isn't paper, but I had to post. Got my mini-project quilt substantially done - the top is all done. Now I have to decide on backing and batting to do the quilting part...........

I never would have thought black in a quilt can be pretty.........

Pat

molly-quilt.jpg

[Gigi]

I think the black is striking. The colors really pop!! Beautiful...

[Thyme]

It's lovely

[sherri]

Sorry - this isn't paper, but I had to post. Got my mini-project quilt substantially done - the top is all done. Now I have to decide on backing and batting to do the quilting part...........

I never would have thought black in a quilt can be pretty.........

Pat

molly-quilt.jpg

It is GORGEOUS Pat and if you used the machine to do any part of that we need to display it at www.silverbulletcutters.com one of my most asked questions is will t cut fabric and I think you cut fabric more than anyone I know...LOL

[pigtailpat]

Actually Sherri - no not this project. However, one of the things I really wanted to accomplish by getting this top done and in the can, is because I wanted the leftover black fabric for another purpose. I want to cut the scales of justice using the cat on this black fabric (a project for my son). I couldn't attempt it knowing I needed the fabric for this quilt. So now that it is done, I will be turning to the cat and fabric very, very soon, because I have enough for the scales of justice I wanted to do. I also have enough scraps to do the test cutting and find out exactly what it takes to cut this fabric on the cat. And you know me, I have to do all the experiments (i.e. method of stabilization of the fabric - whether heavy starch alone is enough - whether I freezer/parchment paper would work - whether I need a fusible stabilizer etc.). I also have to determine exactly how large of an image I want. I promise you - and the forum here is my witness - when this project is completed, or at least cut to my satisfaction - I will post a photo and give you the full res image for posting on your website. Sometimes my projects drag on and on, but I do get done. Since I now have the extra sticky mat from you, I have the tools I need )))::

Pat

[Gigi]

The scales of justice are going to be such a wonderful and meaningful gift for your son. Yes you have witnesses, but more than that you have all of us eager to see what you create as I know, from all of your other quilting projects, that it will be outstanding. Cannot wait to see it! (no pressure though!!)

[LisaH]

Gorgeous quilt!

I have used black as a background on a couple I have made before...always turned out fabulous!

[Retta]

Pat, I'm glad you want to experiment and do things with your cutter and quilting. Looks beautiful.

[rachellann]

Looks great Pat.

[pigtailpat]

Thanks everyone - you're all so encouraging. I even test cut some of the scraps I had last night (used the cat with no computer - just used that lovely test button), and think I managed to get settings at least started. That extra sticky mat is crucial, and so glad I got mine. What I have to do to fully roll out the other project is to cut the scales in various different sizes in paper first, to see what size I want and what will fit the extra sticky mat. Unfortunately, I am not blessed with the ability to "see" vector images for what they will be in real life - I need to physically cut, see, and place to determine what I want. But hey, that gives me more experience!

Pat

[Elsa]

Beautiful!!

[kim]

Beautiful!!! And I think black is always beautiful as it makes all the other colors "pop".

[PennyDuncan]

Oh WOW!!!! That is STUNNING!!! And I so agree....the black makes the colors POP!!!!

[Elizabeth]

Gorgeous, Pat! Almost makes me want to start quilting again! (If only I didn't need to work and sleep!

[MeFlick]

Looks great Pat. Thanks for sharing your pic. I look forward to seeing your Scales of Justice project.

[MichelleMyBelle]

So beautiful, Pat!