I have this pattern, Crescendos (
http://www.marianneelizabeth.com/ite...7#.VhmFj_lVhHw) that I would like to make for my bed. I would like to make it a coverlet instead of an actual quilt (much thinner and I hate bed skirts). My problem is that I have only a short arm quilting machine (9 inch) on a 10 foot frame (actual usable area about 90" wide). I cannot afford to send it out to be quilted (~$185). It will end up being 108" x 114" (includes pillow tuck). My idea would be:
1. Sew the top together in sections.
2. Quilt it in sections with only the top and a very thin batting (like warm and natural, but thinner).
3. Sew the sections together, making the large top.
4. Sew the backing on with right side facing the top, leaving an opening in which to birth it.
5. Birth the quilt then do a french seam all around the edge.
I would pre-wash all the fabric prior to cutting (including the batting) so it should not shrink or become too lopsided.
Does anyone have any ideas? Would this work?