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hsquiltingmom 12-09-2012 09:02 AM

Quilting Ideas for a scrap quilt
 
I have a baby quilt (45x60), yes, I make them big to fit in the cribs and then on toddler beds. Anyway, it is just squares sewn together. I think they are 4" squares. I need to have it quilted by Thursday, and probably won't get started on quilting it until tomorrow. I have it sandwiched all together. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Tartan 12-09-2012 09:13 AM

Can you trace and enlarge one of the motifs in the fabric for a quilt design? If not, how about quilting yellow ducky outlines in the squares? Stars or hearts are a cute quilt patterns for baby quilts too.

auntpiggylpn 12-09-2012 09:31 AM

You could definately do cross hatch quilting. I have done this on my last 2 baby quilts which were mainly just squares sewn together. I really like the look and it goes pretty quickly!

oksewglad 12-09-2012 10:12 AM

Have you ever thought of using a double needle and then crosshatching? Another idea would be to lengthen the 3 point zigzag stitch so that you get a narrow serpentine stitch and crosshatch with that.

AliKat 12-09-2012 10:58 AM

A double needle and cross hatching will leave the back of the quilt looking kinda sloppy, I'd think.

Maybe do a large meander or other overall design for the quilting. I find I don't like doing SID that much.

ali

justflyingin 12-09-2012 12:34 PM

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I think it all depends on my how time you want to devote to it and how experienced you are and what you want to do. I stitched by the ditch on several of these which are 4" scrappy squares. I really liked how they turned out.[ATTACH=CONFIG]381142[/ATTACH]

Charming 12-09-2012 12:36 PM


Originally Posted by auntpiggylpn (Post 5708221)
You could definately do cross hatch quilting. I have done this on my last 2 baby quilts which were mainly just squares sewn together. I really like the look and it goes pretty quickly!

Can u pls post a pic of that. I am still learning how to use my rulers with the long arm and that is something I want to try on some scrappy quilt. Thanks

hsquiltingmom 12-09-2012 01:36 PM

justflyingin, I really like your quilt. What kind of batting did you use? I haven't decided what I am doing yet, but this may be an idea.

hsquiltingmom 12-09-2012 01:37 PM

the twin needle idea may be a good idea. Will have to play with it and see if I like it.

Teddybear Lady 12-09-2012 01:39 PM

justflyingin...I like the "stitch by the ditch" idea. Your quilt looks great.


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