angelwatcher

Great color and layout. I use 1/2 inch seams and lengthen my stitching a bit when sewing the X from corner to corner using a walking foot. I also use spring loaded scissors to make clipping the seams easier and less fatigue on your hands.

EmsMom

Angel - thanks for the info. Which brought up another question for me: Can I use the walking foot for the whole quilt or do I use a quilting foot? I have the Brother cs6000i.

Thanks so much. You all are gonna be tired of me by the time I get this finished LOL

angelwatcher

I use my walking foot for the whole quilt. On my Bernina walking foot, it's exactly 1/2" from the center needle position to the outside edge of the foot.

Another point, is your material flannel? You'll want to clean out the feed dogs as the lint will build up fast under the feet. And remember, if you're on a septic tank you don't want to wash at home, take it to the laundry mat. Cotton doesn't break down in the tank.

EmsMom

Thanks again Angel!

Most of the pieces are flannel (all the backing) and on the front only the fabric that isn't flannel are the little black dress blocks and the minky.

We are on city water so I presume it should be ok to wash it at home. . . .

amma

Using your walking foot for the whole quilt will be helpful with the thickness of these fabrics :D:D:D
Most of all have fun with this quilt!

EmsMom

Thanks amma - I wish I could just go home right now and start!

nannya54

I made one for my new born grandson. Can't tell you how many washings it's gone through and survived just fine with a single seam. He's 14 months now and it's going just like the energizer bunny.

EmsMom

That is good news nanny - thanks!

OK I must really be tired (woke up every hour last night) because for some reason I can't figure out how to "edit" my original post. I thought there was an "edit" bottom on the bottom of the post but no. I tried clicking on the # and arrow in the right hand corner - nothing.

Anyway -- here is the backing for the quilt. I couldn't find what I wanted but since my dd loves cats and fashion - I thought it was appropriate.

tabsmonsters

On some of my rag quilts, I used a decorative stitch to do the X. It gives it an extra special look IMO. Not sure if your machine has decorative stitches or not. Have fun!

Kathy N

I use the triple stitch on my sewing machine. It makes the seams very secure. Definitely use your walking foot, it will make the job of assembling much easier!