Need quilting suggestions for my stained glass quilt

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04-03-2011, 01:51 PM

cmagee84

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I am struggling. I have already SID with clear thread along the narrow border lines. It did not make the diamonds pop as I had desired. How should I quilt it?

I have a short arm and frame so can put it on the frame to do the borders. I was thinking of feathers, but have not learned how to do them...yet!

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks so much!

Stained Glass

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04-03-2011, 01:52 PM

CoriAmD

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Sorry, dont have suggestions as to how to quilt it, just want to say - That's Pretty! :thumbup:

04-03-2011, 01:53 PM

MamaBear61

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Your quilt is beautiful. I cannot help with how to quilt it, but I am sure you will come up with something lovely.

04-03-2011, 01:53 PM

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I love your colors. I like metalic colored thread, but it can be hard to work with.

04-03-2011, 01:54 PM

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Maybe your batting isn't lofty enough to pop out the designs. You may have to stipple around them to achieve that effect.
Your quilt is beautiful :D:D:D

04-03-2011, 02:39 PM

ann clare

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Looks beautiful.

04-03-2011, 08:19 PM

TonnieLoree

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Sometimes the batting will poof up after it has been washed and dried. That's only one possibility. I do not know for sure. Sorry. Beautiful quilt regardless!

04-03-2011, 09:26 PM

connie d

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I love your quilt. Can't help you though in how you decide to quilt your quilt, sorry. I was thinking maybe a dark thread. Good luck.

04-04-2011, 12:30 AM

quilterella

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Your quilt is stunning, love the stain glass effect. Maybe if you 1/4" from the stitching you already did, or 1/4" on either side of the seams it would make it pop! As for the borders, I think crosshatch diamonds would be cool. Regardless of whatever you decide, it is beautiful.