Snooze2978

Hello, when I started this quilt, I really didn't think how I would quilt it but now that I'm starting to search and layout various patterns, I haven't a clue what/how to quilt it. Here's a EQ7 layout showing you what I'm up against. Its only a lap quilt 50 x 70, blocks are 10", border is 5". The middle blocks sort of look like hearts in how they're arranged. The original pattern was for a larger quilt with 5 rows of complete blocks but it would have been too large so decided on 2 color families and then split one color to go to either side of the main color. Thought it gave it more character than just having 2 vertical rows of these blocks.

Would love any suggestions (photos would be helpful) on how to quilt this. I have robotics on my system so can purchase the pattern if I don't already have one similar but as to free motion, no way as I have a bad case of hand tremors. My straight lines look more like meandering than straight. Reason for the robotics.

luvspaper

I would go for something that is curvy like feathers or swirls personally. I would highlight the hearts and 1/2 hearts...

This website has some great feathering patterns: http://www.forestquilting.com/motifs_free_pg4.html

I do mostly freehand FMQ so I don't have any links to programmed patterns....sorry....

luvspaper

Oh and I did just find this website in my search, but not sure if the software is one that works with your machine!

http://stitchhappy.com/Stitch%20Happ...index&cPath=12

yngldy

I have seen log cabin type quilts with circle or baptist fans (?) as the quilting design. Doesn't sound like it would look good, but it does!

ManiacQuilter2

I would do diagonal straight lines to accent the movement in the quilt.

Snooze2978

Luvspaper, I agree with you about using curves/feathers. I was always given the idea that if the quilt is basically straight lines such as logs to use a curvy/circle type quilt pattern to bring in movement and of course vice-versa. I've been watching videos put out by Ellen Munnich on using ProQ Designer program which I have. Her latest videos were on whole quilt quilting. She took a design, sliced it, diced it and put it back together, adding bits and pieces from other designs. That's what I did yesterday instead of finishing the quilts.............bad girl! So here is what I've come up with so far. Still needs some tweaking though. What do you all think?

katier825

Wow, that quilting is awesome and would look great on that quilt!

gramajo

I think that would be gorgeous.

luvspaper

I love it and agree it would be gorgeous!! There are times where I wish my machine was computerized -- this is one!

mom-6

Just wanted to say I love the layout of your quilt!