Suggestions for quilting this?
#23
Because you pattern is very busy, you may try something I saw at Quilt Festival this year. It was just straight lines of quilting, done at different widths apart. Choose a great thread and it actually adds to the quilt, instead of competing with the top. I was surprised and impressed with the technique. I'm sorry that I cannot remember the instructor who did it, but you may Google it. I can't wait to try it myself.
#26
A beautiful quilt!!! I just love it, and agree that keeping the quilting fairly simple would be the best. Perhaps some outlining 1/4" away from the circles, then some stipple or hashing in the circle background.. not inside the circles. Or perhaps a simple petal shape in the plain circles.
#27
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Your quilt is unique and one of a kind. I love your fabric selections and how you fussy cut the flowers. I agree, less is more. Incorporate the quilting so it's just an extension of the piecing and not fighting against it. Thanks for sharing this beautiful piece of art.
#29
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Beautiful pattern and work. I think it 'screams' for a Sashiko pattern of quilting. If a 3inch sashiko pattern is used, it will blend with the 3 inch squares and can be adapted or even omitted for the 6 inch and 9 inch squares.
#30
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Ladygen your quilt is beautiful! I hope you post a picture of the end result when you are done. You have been given a lot of great ideas I really likes what jan suggested but they are all good ideas. Good luck making your decisions and happy quilting!
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