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    Old 12-08-2010, 09:01 AM
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    I am making a quilt 12 square across and 14 down I want to use clamshell design to quilt ..Where do I begin to quilt.Im kinda new at this!tyvm! :shock: :shock: :roll:
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    Old 12-08-2010, 09:04 AM
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    you hand quilting, quilting on a longarm or quilting on your sewing machine?
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    Old 12-08-2010, 09:05 AM
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    I am hoping to hand quilt...I think im hopeless :(
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    Old 12-08-2010, 09:32 AM
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    I'd start in the middle of the quilt with marking the clamshells. You can adjust them as you get closer to the edges, whether you're hand quilting or machine quilting.
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    i never had the guts to do that one. i do think that hand quilting it is the best choice, though.
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    Old 12-08-2010, 09:42 AM
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    TYVM to ev1!I really appreciate it!
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