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Old 04-07-2013, 12:12 PM
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Default Outline quilting...which would you do?

I am going to outline quilt my husbands twin size quilt I am making for him. Which would you do?
The large blocks are 24" X 24" made up of 4 small 12" blocks which then break down to 3 strips with a triangle sewn on each side of them.

There will be 3 large blocks across by 4 blocks down to make a twin size. Alternating camo "X"s and Black "X"s.
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[ATTACH=CONFIG]406643[/ATTACH]Which would you chose for the quilting, Green or Pink?
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Forgot to clarify, the green or pink is just what the design will be, the thread color will be black to blend in.
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Old 04-07-2013, 12:27 PM
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i like the green better because the amount of quilting is more balanced
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Are you machine or hand quilting? Both have a lot of starts and stops for machine quilting and I would be tempted to SITD on the diagonal lines. Great looking blocks!
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I like the green better.
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I have a mid arm machine, so machine quilting, yes there are a lot of starts and stops. I was thinking since the thread will be black and blend in maybe I could SITD to move to the next spot and no one would be the wiser haha?
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I like the green the best.
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I really like your quilt! I like the green example for the quilting.

Is your husband a hunter? My son would love a quilt made from camo fabric.
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My husband is in the army and is a big hunter.
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