how to quilt a snail's trail quilt?
#1
I'm stumped. I made a snails trail quilt earlier this summer and have had it ready to quilt for two months, but can't decide "how". Cross hatching is my "go to" method. Or sometimes straight up and down, like tic-tac-toe. SID isn't possible this time. FMQ frightens me although I've done it twice on small quilts.
This thing is going to never get done and end up in my closet if I can't decide "how" to quilt it.
This thing is going to never get done and end up in my closet if I can't decide "how" to quilt it.
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Originally Posted by AlwaysQuilting
This thing is going to never get done and end up in my closet if I can't decide "how" to quilt it.
What about some echo quilting on the two oppposite snails? And leave the other two plain. Of course, that would be dependent on the size of your blocks, as to whether it'd be enough quilting.
While it may be more work for you, perhaps make a few extra Snail's Trail blocks for a small quilt or pot holders etc. and try your possibilities before you go at your quilt.
#7
Originally Posted by lindasidlow
Maybe you can see how the quilt in my avatar is quilted. Lots of circles.
#8
Originally Posted by katier825
I did kind of a loopy back and forth on mine, following the contour of the design. I don't have the pics on this computer though. If I remember, I'll check when I get home and upload one for you.
#9
Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
I sooo love that pattern!! I really want to say something curvy for the quilting but I'm terrified of FMQ :D
I need to keep practicing. I'm such a weenie lol
I need to keep practicing. I'm such a weenie lol
#10
Originally Posted by AlwaysQuilting
Originally Posted by katier825
I did kind of a loopy back and forth on mine, following the contour of the design. I don't have the pics on this computer though. If I remember, I'll check when I get home and upload one for you.
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