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I am a new quilter, 21 years old and I'm trying to teach myself how to quilt. I have attached an image of the quilt I am working on (it's a car seat quilt) for my God child that is due this December! Please let me know whether you think I should use a stitch in the ditch technique or an all over stipple stitch. Thanks for your input! It's much appreciated!
Jamie C.
Great looking quilt!! Have you ever stippled? If not, you can make some practice sandwiches and see if you like it. Stitch in the ditch is a good option too.
Totally agree ojn this advice. Stippling looks easy, but takes some paractice. And since this is a special quilt I would practice first, so you don't end up in tearsOriginally Posted by Stitchnripper
Stitch in the ditch is one of the harder patterns if you are using a long arm machine.
Otherwise, either is good.
Either way it is going to be lovely. If you have never done either of them, try whichever appeals more to you. When I started I could not stitch in the ditch to save my life. I think that is why I like free motiong quilting so much. Good luck and great quilt!
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Thanks for the input everyone! I've been working hard on this, and I'm trying to finish it by Sunday. I have been practicing the stipple stitch quite a bit, and I'm slowly getting better (I hope!) it's just daunting to me to free-hand the whole quilt.
Any advice on the stipple stitch for a newbie?
Thanks again!
Jamie C.
Welcome to QB! Very nice quilt. How about a combination...stitch in the ditch along the cross hatches, and a simple flower design in each square? Please post a pic when you're done.
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That's what I was thinking too. Stippling could make the quilt stiff but only SID may not secure all of the cross-seams inside the squares. I'd go for the best of both worlds. It's pretty!Welcome to QB! Very nice quilt. How about a combination...stitch in the ditch along the cross hatches, and a simple flower design in each square? Please post a pic when you're done.
Martina
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I agree with stippling.. will make it hold up better. I love your fabrics. I think you did an awesome job!
I agree with everything lap quilter said. You've made a lovely quilt top and I think the combination would work very well.Welcome to QB! Very nice quilt. How about a combination...stitch in the ditch along the cross hatches, and a simple flower design in each square? Please post a pic when you're done.
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