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Old 01-26-2014, 05:13 PM
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I finished my DP9 lap quilt and now I'm trying to decide whether to tie it or quilt it. I have only quilted two others, both were smaller than this one. The first one I did not have any problems, but the second one, the fabric seemed to slide and I had to add a strip to the end. what do you'll think? see pic below.[ATTACH=CONFIG]458823[/ATTACH]
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Old 01-26-2014, 05:17 PM
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I think it will look freat either way!!! Show us when your done!!
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Old 01-26-2014, 05:23 PM
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Either would be nice, if I were doing it I would quilt.
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Old 01-26-2014, 05:25 PM
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I don't know. I only tied one quilt the rest I machine quilted.. Either way would woek out well.
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Old 01-26-2014, 06:55 PM
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It will look lovely either way. Quilting can be very intimidating but remember that practice makes perfect. I still struggle with my quilting so I understand your dilemma. Please post pics when you are done.
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Old 01-26-2014, 08:11 PM
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Your quilt is very pretty, I love the colors. It's your quilt, do what you want to do!!
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Old 01-26-2014, 09:14 PM
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Its a really pretty quilt. I have had problems in the past with the backing sliding or puckering up when FMQ and what I have done to eliminate that problem is safety pin it ALOT. I have found doing this holds the layers together quite well and minimizing shifting of the fabrics. I would tie it or quilt it whatever you are most comfortable with doing. Good luck!
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Old 01-26-2014, 09:26 PM
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I tied six Christmas d9p quilts last November. But I backed them in soft, long minky I don't think would have quilted up well. If the back were anything else I'm sure I'd have done some FM practice.
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Old 01-26-2014, 09:29 PM
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It's a very fun quilt. You did a great job. I would do what you are most comfortable with. You can practice machine quilting on smaller pieces to gain confidence. I know how hard it is to wrestle with a large quilt, especially if you are not experienced in machine quilting. Whatever you decide, it's your quilt, your choice.
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