I don't know if I like this? Should I continue?
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I don't know if I like this? Should I continue?
I'm making this guitar quilt for a great nephew. I wanted to make it as realistic as possible so I found some metallic thread and thought I'd attach it with a couching stitch to make the guitar strings. I've started with the thickest string (12 strands of thread). But now that I've gotten it about 1/2 sewn down, I'm not so sure I like it. Maybe it's because my string line isn't perfect..... or maybe it's because the couch stitches show up so much. Or maybe it's because this is a lot of work. But what do you all think? Should I continue or just not have strings on the guitar? I don't want it to look awful.
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I think it looks great. I have been talking about making my husband a guitar quilt for 5 or more years (he's been playing for 52 years now), but haven't gotten around to it. Did you trace your nephew's guitar? I've seen patterns for flat top guitars with the round holes, but never an arch top with "F" holes. If you don't like the look of the metallic thread, you could try a pearl cotton the same color as the pick ups. Or try metallic pearl cotton. And there are bronze and black strings, too, if you don't like the silver.
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