Thursday, November 14, 2013

Monumental Moment!

This is my last customer quilt and a very "Monumental Moment" for me.


It's been a year since I officially decided to not take in anymore customer quilts....was I good at saying no?  No.  Is it easier for me now?  No.  I don't think it will ever be easy.  I worked so hard to build up my customer base and never thought I would ever turn anyone away.  But, my career path has changed and is heading in a different direction and it feels really good!

This beautiful Urban Nine Patch quilt is Becky's!  She's been a huge Quick Curve Ruler supporter!  This is one of many quilts she has made using the Quick Curve Ruler.  


I will admit, I had a really difficult time yesterday deciding how to quilt this up.  I found out she loved feathers and so that helped...but I was really stumped otherwise.  I think because I love this quilt so much it was a bit intimidating as to what to quilt on it and I didn't want to do something I wouldn't be happy with.

After a good night sleep I woke up this morning with a plan and really like it so far!

 
  First row done!

~Jenny~

26 comments:

Hannele said...

The quilting is - monumental :) I'm eagerly waiting to see it finished.

Melissa Corry said...

Oh my goodness, that is Monumental!! I wish you all the best in your new path and endeavors. I know we are all in for good things to come :)

Auntie Pami said...

Very nice. Very sad to see you stop, but, your new path is very exciting!

ChristaQuilts said...

Beautiful! It will be fun too see where you career path takes you :-)

Teresa Silva said...

Wow you have such an amazing vision! So talented. I can't wait to see what you do next! I'm sure it will be fabulous.

Karens Quilts, Crows and Cardinals said...

Oh Jenny how we are going to miss your beautiful quilting but very happy for you !

Becky said...

Oh, Jenny! I love it! I can't wait to see it finished. :D
You know I will continue to support your pattern business! Love them all!

Leeanne said...

Always beautiful quilting, I'm sure Becky will be happy, if she isn't send it to me!!
It must be a bittersweet feeling, the last quilt.

Margie & Tracy said...

I can't wait to see this quilt completely done!!

Margie & Tracy said...

I can't wait to see this quilt completely done!!

Marjorie's Busy Corner said...

Your quilting is stunning Jenny!!

Karen said...

I'm happy for your new path but I will miss seeing your beautiful quilting. Hope you'll still post some of your work, good luck!!

Nicole said...

Great choice on the quilting! It complements the shapes nicely. Best of luck with the new direction!

Kathy Schwartz said...

So glad your feeling good about the change ahead even though it wasn't easy, a new adventure awaits! Hope this gives you more time to work on your own quilts so we can continue to be inspired by your quilting and your quilt patterns.

Tammy said...

Absolutely gorgeous, Jenny!

Quel said...

This just may be one of my favorites!! If you had any suggestions on choosing a quilter, I would love to hear them. I've always done my own because of the nightmare stories I've heard... But I don't have a long arm. :/

kitty said...

This wonderful quilt is definitely going to be a monument of the Art of Quilting!
Although it's sad that we'll have to do without your inspiring posts on quilting on a regular basis, it's great to notice you've every confidence that choosing this new direction is the right thing to do. And, I'm sure you'll be successful!

angela said...

I'm still hoping you will miss quiltling for people so badly that you'll start taking quilts again and I can have you quilt one of my quilts :) Just sayin' a girl can hope......

Janet said...

I will sorely miss your inpiration in longsrm quilting but wish you the best! On another note, I participated in the VA-MD Quilters' Quest this past weekend and was thrilled to see your quilts and patterns at Material Girls in LaPlata, MD. It was a pleasure to see them in person and to be able to purchase more of your patterns!

Mary said...

Love this! I can imagine how you are feeling, but nothing is forever, right? Perhaps in a few years you will return to customer quilting? I will miss seeing your customer quilts, hopefully you make lots of your own so I can continue to be inspired!

Carolyn said...

Your quilting is just beautiful!
You definitely have a gift.

Best of luck in all your endeavors!

MalinisQuilts said...

Wow! that is just stunning and beautiful! Like I said before, you're a quilting goddess!

Pam said...

LOVE THIS !! we should celebrate this finish w a special friday lunch xo

Anonymous said...

Never can 'miss' with feathers (in any form!)! To everything there is a season.........You will excel in whatever you put your mind to....you are one creative/inspiring lady! Blessings......

Melissa P said...

Wow, I didn't realize you were done taking quilts. So sad and also probably very exciting for you. I am going to miss your awesome quilting! This last quilt is beautiful!!!

Melissa P said...

Wow, I didn't realize you were done taking quilts. So sad and also probably very exciting for you. I am going to miss your awesome quilting! This last quilt is beautiful!!!