Thankyou very much again everyone! This is a great forum so far :)
gaigai: Thanks again. I will start putting aside money. If I get into this hobby I am sure the foot will be worthwhile compared to the cost of a professional quilting service. I will keep that in mind about the lesson too.
Quilting G: The concept is from a pattern by
Kathleen Bissett, however I couldn't find a source to purchase her pattern, so I have been making it up as I go along. It was actually
this quilt that inspired me first to have a go myself, but it seems you can do your cuts anywhere you like on your fabric squares as long as you end up with 9 pieces to put back together.
Rose Marie: Thanks for the link. I will check it out when I am at home.
MadQuilter: I like the idea of a star in the centre of each coloured area.
So I have 3 ideas now:
- Stitch in the ditch (creating a replica of the pattern in stitch lines on the reverse)
- "echo quilting" about 1/4" inside the edge of each coloured area
- Star shapes in each coloured area
And I need a walking foot and good quality batting.
I always pick the expensive hobbies :lol: