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06-05-2010, 06:13 PM

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dkabasketlady

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It seems like you've gotten some good suggestions & I can't wait to see how it turns out!

06-05-2010, 06:24 PM

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wsquilting

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Your machine does 6" across at a time?

06-05-2010, 06:30 PM

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wsquilting

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What about something free hand that resembles this:
http://www.quiltscomplete.com/Produc...SQS-F17-6.aspx

06-06-2010, 08:38 AM

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cassie69emt

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yes it does about 6" at a time I think I am going to do the cinnabon idea in the blocks now to figure otu the border lol

06-06-2010, 08:46 AM

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Bobbielinks

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I'm seeing two ways to quilt this top. (1) An edge to edge floral design using a dark lavender thread (the top's colors look like lavender and navy on my computer). (2) Stitch in the ditch along the seams of the squares then meander the outside borders. The main thing is to do what you are comfortable with and have fun doing it!

06-06-2010, 08:49 AM

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Bobbielinks

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Hey, WSQuilting, I just pulled up the link showing the design you would choose. That is the same one I was thinking about. Great minds think alike! LOL

06-06-2010, 09:10 AM

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gollytwo

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cassie69emt

I thought about doing something with curves. I am doing it on a grace frame with a juki 98q sewing machine with stitch regulator

Overlapping circles all over but not in straight rows.
Or circles in the block, 3 or 4 starting small ,enlarger each addition.

06-06-2010, 10:00 AM

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StitchinJoy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobbielinks

the top's colors look like lavender and navy on my computer

What color is the top? It looks green to me.

You can lighten it up a LOT with thread color. Lighter thread will give it a lighter look. If it's dark, a bright thread will really spark it up.

Oh, hi, my name is Donna and I'm a threadaholic.

06-06-2010, 10:14 AM

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eightylady

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cassie69emt - i'm having the same problem with a "sampler-scrapquilt" so thanks for asking this question :?

06-06-2010, 10:17 AM

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eightylady

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Joanie2

Are you quilting it on a long arm? What about quilting concentric circles inside the squares to give it some movement? Or any design that has some curves to it so that your eyes move around the quilt. Just a thought....

good idea, all you long arm people...but what if ur hand-quilting :?: