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Old 06-23-2013, 01:07 PM
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I've only ever done jig-saw meandering and SID, but I don't think either of those will be perfect for this Little Houses quilt. I think that lots of straight lines would be good - do I need to use my walking foot for that and how difficult would it be? Any suggestions would be great! (the polka dots along the edges are the backing fabric)
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You could sew in a door, and perhaps a window or a chimney (I don't know how big the houses are). You also could outline quilt about a half inche away from the sides and tops of the houses (I'd stop at the white line above the houses). A white on white tree in the bigger blank spots would be another idea (it could be free form because real trees are). Your pattern is really a cute set up! Love your color choices.
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I would start with SITD around all the houses even making an invisible house in the white squares. I would then think about adding a round hole in the center of each house to make them into birdhouses? Really cute top!
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You could sew in a door, and perhaps a window or a chimney (I don't know how big the houses are). You also could outline quilt about a half inche away from the sides and tops of the houses (I'd stop at the white line above the houses). A white on white tree in the bigger blank spots would be another idea (it could be free form because real trees are). Your pattern is really a cute set up! Love your color choices.
I agree! Cute quilt - can't wait to see the "after" pictures.
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I'm no help but wanted to tell you your quilt is very pretty! You are doing a great job on it!
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