Thread: Which stitch?

Stitch in the ditch will leave a little of puff to the car seat. Stipple will make it stiffer and not as soft.

I think I would STID on this one. Sometimes if the stippling gets too close together, the quilt is hard and not one you would want to use for a baby. Have you thought about a large meander, maybe?

In my honest opinion (for whatever it's worth...LOL), I wouldn't do a stipple or stitch in the ditch.....I would do straight line quilting in a contrasting color in the sashing and a simple X across the squares.....I think any kind of stitching that has a design will detract from the great fabrics in the quilt....keep it simple and easy!

I think I like the ditch method. Whatever you choose, it is very cute.

when I first started fmq, it was easier for my to do just loops and swirls,, Just practice on paper if you want to stipple, after you get a rythm going it gets easier. Just go for it . You did a great job on your first quilt

Hey everyone, the quilt is finished!!! Thanks for all of your advice! I have attached the finished product picture. I STD in my cross-hatching and FMQ in my squares. Happy quilting!

Jamie

Nice job! It's very cute.