The top is finished... The pattern is called Aussie from the Quiltmania no:60.
What do you think, shall I put only one layer of fleece on the back? [img]http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-WNEWTACG.jpg[/img] |
Very Pretty top!! Can't say about the fleece, since I have never used it.
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Very pretty. I would use a cotton/poly blend batting and quilt in the ditch around all the individual pieces. It'll make the 3D effect pop out even more. But however you quilt it, it'll still be a wonderful quilt. :D
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Looks beautiful
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Very pretty
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I love the 3-D effect!!
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The 3-D effect is really cool! You can put fleece if you want it to be really soft and snuggly, or use cotton, it's up to you. Great job!
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Beautiful!!!!!! Love the 3-D effect! Love the colors too.
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The blocks really pop off the background. Nice job!
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Beautifully Done!!! :D :D :D
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That's really a beaut!
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Not sure about the fleece either. But I love the 3D effect on the quilt. Great job.
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Love the quilt, I like the 3-D effect. Can't comment on fleece for backing. I would finish it like a regular quilt with the batting and a nice backing.
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Very pretty! Love the colors.
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Nice job!!!
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That is beautiful. Love the pattern. I don't know about the fleece.
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Heel mooie Maksi! (that may be wrong, Hans isn't here to ask! :oops: ) But I mean it's very beautiful! :D
I don't know about the fleece. Do you mean you want it extra fluffy? If so you could use a wool wadding (batting to the American ladies! :wink: :D ) |
Yes, warm, cosy and fluffy. I wonder if I get that with fleece. But maybe is flannel better and a thin batting inbetween?
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Originally Posted by Maksi
Yes, warm, cosy and fluffy. I wonder if I get that with fleece. But maybe is flannel better and a thin batting inbetween?
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That is just gorgeous!!
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What a nice 3D effect! I love this quilt and you've done such a nice job with the design of it too. I think the fleece backing would depend on how you're going to use it. If you are going to use it for a super warm cover I would use fleece but if not I would use something ese. Depends on your climate. The temperatures are too mild for a fleece backing where I live on the coast of NC.
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I think I'll go for fleece on the back. Because in the Netherlands it can be very cold when it is wintertime...and I really don't like that cold climate.
When spring come I am always very very happy. :D Yes I will do the quilting by hand. I will tell you a secret...I find it very difficult to do the quilting on the machine..even with a walking foot I get plies and rinkles allover.. :cry: And thanks you all for the nice compliment...it makes me smiling and also a little red.. :D |
I wouldn't put more than one layer of fleece,
due to the weight it adds, It is beautiful the way it is, I really like the 3-D effect. Its absoultely a beautiful piece of work! :-) |
That is beautiful. I haven't seen that pattern before. I love your choice of fabrics.
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It's an awesome top! It should quilt beautifully whichever way you choose. Make more!
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Great job!! I can't help you with the fleece question though.
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i love it. great job. i put fleece on the back of all my quilts/blankets and no batting, but thats just me :wink:
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Beautiful Quilt, I am a beginner and had never heard of Quilt Mania magazine. I looked it up and was delighted it is available in English. Thanks for broadening my world.
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that quilt just blew me away the little touch of black realy makes all the other colors pop
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Your quilt is beautiful. As to the fleece? Why not go ahead and use it Yo will have to use a larger needle if by machine. but a good fleece is pretty easy to work with and oh so warm and comfy. By hand, maybe a longer needle and a possibly a cotton/poly thread.
Good luck and please show us pics of finished product. |
Great quilt!
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I love it.
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I'm not claiming to be an expert. I hope you hear from others who have used fleece, too.
I have MACHINE quilted with fleece - but just quilts that will be used and washed a lot. I don't think the quilted, pieced side looks as good with fleece as it does with batting. Fleece stretches, so I baste it with spray-basting to prevent the stretching as much as possible. I start quilting from the center to the outside. Inevitably, it stretches a bit, but it goes off the edges where it can be trimmed, instead of toward the center where it would cause puckers or pleats. I think fleece may be harder to HAND quilt than batting. If I were you, I would test a sample before committing to hand quilting the whole quilt. I don't think fleece is a lot warmer than a quilt with batting, though it may be lighter weight. I use fleece because I don't have to fuss with 3 layers when I'm machine quilting :lol: I use batting when I've put a LOT of work into the top and I want it to look its best after being quilted. |
I too am far from an expert...
I have used fleece for any quilts that will be used by children or as a sofa throw. Have not had any trouble machine quilting, but hand quilting I would think, would kill your hands. |
Just love it.
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I like your quilt top, especially the 3-D illusion. Great work.
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Thank you al for the nice compliments and the tips. I finnally decided I'm going to use fleece, warm and cosy :) When it is finished I show it again.
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so pretty
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the 3d effect is really nice :thumbup:
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looks great just as it is
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