Friday, May 14, 2010

rouenneries... done!





and now... done!!!


i knew this one needed some special quilting
so i sent it off to natalia @ piece n quilt
to work her feather magic!


it's amazing how washing a quilt gives it so much texture!



and this... i'm gonna share with you just because.
i'm shooting with a DSLR now.
but that doesn't mean i have any idea of what i'm doing.
and it was super sunny out when i went to take photos of this quilt
and well here are a few things i ended up with
totally unedited... dust spot and all.
not sure what i did to get each photo... just turned a bunch of dials and pressed a bunch of buttons.
{ i can hear you yelling at me right now! }

oh well.
i'm a quilter... not a photographer!


details
fabric is rouenneries by french general
pattern is a free one from united notions
quilted by natalia @ piece n quilt
started on 11/4/09
finished on 5/12/10
measures 80" x 80" {before washed}
quilt for... just me... no reasons.
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41 comments:

  1. Ranch WifeMay 14, 2010 at 5:26 AM

    LOL! No yelling from me, but I want your lawn...and that pretty quilt!! Heck, another finished project is cause for celebration!

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  2. Suburban StitcherMay 14, 2010 at 5:26 AM

    Beautiful! Oh, and I love your comments about your camera! My DSLR is still a dream right now...and I'm POSITIVE that I'll have a HUGE learning curve too! Good luck. Can't wait to see more pics as you get better and better :)

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  3. UnknownMay 14, 2010 at 5:46 AM

    Just wonderful! Thanks for showing your DSLR faux pas. We all learn from our mistakes. I know that I am constantly learning on my camera too.

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  4. ClaireMay 14, 2010 at 5:50 AM

    I really LOVE this quilt....i have a jelly roll in the smae fabric line, but i'm nsure of what to do with it.

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  5. JewelMay 14, 2010 at 5:58 AM

    HI Julie... if you really want to learn how to use your camera I have some links for you that are fun and helped me a lot this is my favorite (A camera simulator that shows you what aperture and f-stop do)I am no expert either :)

    http://www.photonhead.com/simcam/

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  6. Fonville FarmMay 14, 2010 at 6:07 AM

    I love the quilt!
    That's exactly how I use my DSLR too! :)

    Robin

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  7. Needled MomMay 14, 2010 at 6:16 AM

    I love the quilt AND that fabric line. It is interesting to see the different shots.

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  8. Nicole MorrisMay 14, 2010 at 6:17 AM

    I love this quilt its so summery. I will have to get the pattern from you.

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  9. LeslieMay 14, 2010 at 6:48 AM

    this looks really beautiful.

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  10. Kelly O.May 14, 2010 at 6:48 AM

    the quilting really makes it!

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  11. Live a Colorful LifeMay 14, 2010 at 6:52 AM

    That fabric line is awesome and so is the quilt!

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  12. Natalia from Piece N QuiltMay 14, 2010 at 7:19 AM

    It looks great Julie! I think that the red binding really finished the quilt off nicely and I agree with you, washing quilts gives them so much texture.
    Thanks for letting me quilt this for you! :)

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  13. thequiltedmittenMay 14, 2010 at 7:30 AM

    That is BEAUTIFUL.

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  14. KerryQMay 14, 2010 at 7:31 AM

    Gorgeous quilt. I love those reds.

    I can relate re: the camera. The idea of picking up the manual makes my impending birth experience sound a little less like torture.

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  15. Dresden QuilterMay 14, 2010 at 7:50 AM

    It is so beautiful. I am itching to start on some me quilts and I wish my photography was so much beter.

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  16. mascanlonMay 14, 2010 at 7:53 AM

    Now this is inspiring me to get out my own fabric for this quilt. And the quilting is wonderful.

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  17. KarrieLyneMay 14, 2010 at 8:04 AM

    Stunning quilt Julie, and that quilting IS fabulous!

    Keep playing with the camera. Maybe even take a beginners class if you have time. You might find you love it just as much as quilting :)

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  18. VesuviusmamaMay 14, 2010 at 8:13 AM

    A just for you quilt - perfect! I need to do that. Great job, on the quilt and also on figuring out how to get a photo.

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  19. holly | bijou lovelyMay 14, 2010 at 8:27 AM

    Yayyyy for DSLRs! Fabulous quilt too :)

    If you want to learn a few photography basics in non-photographer terms, read the posts on The Pioneer Woman's blog about photography and then practice practice practice!
    http://thepioneerwoman.com/photography/category/basic-photography/

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  20. UnknownMay 14, 2010 at 8:34 AM

    HAHAHahahaha...I just got a DLSR and I'm thankful for the auto mode. I haven't had a chance to play with the manual "dials" yet but I can imagine my shooting session would be a lot like yours. hehehe. Love the quilt!

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  21. Angela NashMay 14, 2010 at 8:55 AM

    That's the best kind of quilt - just because :)

    It looks wonderful!

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  22. CorinneaMay 14, 2010 at 9:39 AM

    Very very pretty!

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  23. MickiMay 14, 2010 at 10:12 AM

    I love the quilt...anything pink like that is my kind of quilt.
    Micki

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  24. SandyMay 14, 2010 at 10:37 AM

    Absolutely magnificent, can't wait to see it in person, and to see you too!!
    Miss you!!

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  25. AprilMay 14, 2010 at 10:37 AM

    Good for you for making a quilt just for you!
    And spinning the dials and punching buttons is the way I learned photography, too. Happy shooting!

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  26. ShawnMay 14, 2010 at 11:09 AM

    Love your quilt and the fabric line too, Natalia did a wonderful job as usual with the quilting!! I agree with the washing and drying, that's when I feel like my quilt is complete and I love the texture/crinkly love... and ready for cuddling.

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  27. Tracey JacobsenMay 14, 2010 at 11:23 AM

    Really gorgeous Julie.

    And I think you've just convinced me to send my Rouenneries quilt (that I can't decide how to quilt) to Natalia. :)

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  28. AudrieMay 14, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    I have an irritating time photographing my quilts all the time so no screaming here.

    Looooove the quilt, love that collection. Beautifully done, Julie!

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  29. Katie BMay 14, 2010 at 1:46 PM

    Love it! This makes me want to break out my Rouenneries! (Could they pick a name that's harder to spell??)

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  30. KatieMay 14, 2010 at 2:03 PM

    Too funny. I'm trying to learn SLR lingo and quilting at the same time. Yea, not moving too fast.

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  31. rosie/the fabric shopperMay 14, 2010 at 2:22 PM

    Positively delicious!

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  32. Mary CaroleMay 14, 2010 at 3:55 PM

    OH my goodness...I LOVE that quilt! And if it makes you feel any better...I'd have no idea how to work that camera either but I'd have fun turning and clicking pretending to be a pro. ;-)

    Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!

    ~MC

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  33. CarlaMay 14, 2010 at 4:07 PM

    Natalia always does amazing work.

    Your quilt came out so amazing and love, love, love the fabrics.

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  34. KaryliMay 14, 2010 at 9:47 PM

    THAT is a beautiful quilt! Way to go! artistic pictures too... :)

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  35. JeannieMay 15, 2010 at 5:05 AM

    love, love, love that! the colors are wonderful.
    Point and shoot is my speed!! at least your willing to try.heh.eh..he

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  36. Mary on Lake PulaskiMay 15, 2010 at 7:58 AM

    I absolutely LOVE that quilt - the patten - the fabric - the quilting - EVERYTHING!! May you enjoy it forever - it's a classic!

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  37. UnknownMay 16, 2010 at 3:14 AM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE it!

    ps - I got a dslr for my birthday, I am such a klutz I have no clue what I'm doing with it either. But at least you look like you know what you're doing when you have one in your hands, right?

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  38. VickyMay 16, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    Love your finish! You've inspired me to get going on mine now! It looks wonderful! About your camera, I don't even know what "dslr" is!

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  39. AnonymousMay 17, 2010 at 10:10 AM

    YAY I'm not the only one that takes photos like that LOL Beautiful quilt :)

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  40. rachel griffithMay 18, 2010 at 7:04 AM

    and don't fault me cause i want this one too.
    :P

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  41. VickiMay 23, 2010 at 2:22 PM

    it's beautiful! The quilting looks awesome; Natalia is amazing isn't she.
    my dh bought a DSLR a while back and I don't really know anything about it yet.

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