Originally Posted by feline fanatic
You say this is a special quilt for you Grandmother. Have you considered a pretty hand quilted motif in the white squares? I have mixed machine and hand quilting in an irish chain and it looked great. It doesn't take long to hand quilt a few squares and if you are not comfortable with your handquilting skills try doing big stitch and keep the pattern simple. Lots of ideas on line. You could do a heart or a simple flower and make a template out of cardboard.
You know, I never did consider hand quilting something in those squares. I like the idea of it. I've never done any hand quilting, though...and am not sure of my ability. Perhaps if I follow the KISS method (Keep It Simple Stupid!), I might just be able to pull it off! Maybe I'll try out a practice block this evening when I'm watching my show, and if it goes well, I'll go for it.
Hmm...I don't have any kind of frame, or even an embroidery hoop or anything. Any idea of a quick something I could put together at home for that?