A Hand Pieced GFG given to me....

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09-29-2011, 01:19 PM

#91

charlotte37830

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I think stitch-in-the-ditch is the way to go. I think it would outline the pattern the best. But, then again, I lile stitch-in-the-ditch.

09-29-2011, 02:39 PM

#92

RuthFru

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WOW you really got a beautiful gift!! Your quilting is always beautiful but I think this time I think I would have it hand quilted.

09-29-2011, 04:05 PM

#93

maggied

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IF IT IS HAND PIECECD DO NOT HAVE IT LONG ARM DONE WAS TOLD THE SPEAD OF A LONG MACHINE WILL TEAR UP THE QUILT AND BREAK ALL THE THREADS SO IT NEEDS TO ME HAND QUILTED I HAVE A SIMILAIR QUILT TOP I FOUND AT A RUMMAGE SALE AND I AM WAITING TO HAND QUILT IT IS REALLY NICE YOUR QUILT TOP MINE HAD A WHITE BACKGROUND AND IT KING SIZES GOOD LUCK
MAGGIED

09-29-2011, 04:07 PM

#94

MargeD

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What a fantastic treasure to receive. Lucky girl.

09-29-2011, 04:15 PM

#95

reader 0129

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Wow! What a beauty!

Sue in OH

09-29-2011, 04:30 PM

#96

ngale4

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beautiful, I vote hand quilt, I am inspired to finish mine!

09-29-2011, 09:53 PM

#97

KayS

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My vote would be to hand quilt it. I still have quilts my grandma handpieced and hand quilted. What a special gift from your friend.

09-29-2011, 09:59 PM

#98

BETTY62

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It's beautiful.

09-29-2011, 10:05 PM

#99

sewdarnbusy

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stitch in the ditch or a round motif... check this out: http://luannkessi.blogspot.com/2009/...er-garden.html I'm sure what ever you decide will be beautiful.