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Old 10-26-2011, 01:43 PM
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I just finished a tumbler bed runner and was wondering how you would quilt it.
Would you use SID or a pattern.
Your replys would be appreciated.
I forgot to mention, every other block is white.
DGD wanted it that way.
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Old 10-26-2011, 01:45 PM
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how big are the tumblers? I'd probably do an all over pattern on a tumbler, but that's only because sometimes my seams aren't perfect and I wouldn't want to have an angle in my SID.
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i'd do an all over pattern with gentle curves, not too dense
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I do all over meandering and love how it comes out. I would not do stitch in the ditch. It makes it to puffy unless you like that look.
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The tumbler is a very old pattern so I think I would do something very simplified like ¼" inside all the seams. That way your quilting would show but not detract from the simplicity of the pattern. JMHO
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I just finished a full/queen tumbler quilt with an allover pattern of loopy swirls - it's one of my favorite designs.

With all the circular lines of stitching, it hides imperfect piecing and when you wash it, it crinkles up and turns "vintage" looking. :)
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Originally Posted by thimblebug6000
The tumbler is a very old pattern so I think I would do something very simplified like ¼" inside all the seams. That way your quilting would show but not detract from the simplicity of the pattern. JMHO
Me too.
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Originally Posted by thimblebug6000
The tumbler is a very old pattern so I think I would do something very simplified like ¼" inside all the seams. That way your quilting would show but not detract from the simplicity of the pattern. JMHO
I've seen one done this way and it was striking!
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My sister finished one using a decorative stitch over all of the seams. Looks beautiful! The fabric and batting were unwashed, and the batting was Warm and Natural. Thread was Aurifil variegated 40 wt.
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That sounds like a great idea! Can you post a picture of it?
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My sister finished one using a decorative stitch over all of the seams. Looks beautiful! The fabric and batting were unwashed, and the batting was Warm and Natural. Thread was Aurifil variegated 40 wt.
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