Originally Posted by
dpendleton
Excellent point! I am doing a flimsy (no batting) as we're in a warm climate. However, I do see the issue with the focus fabric being bland.
Hmmm....
Yes! that's the idea that I was suggesting re the pinwheel curves.
Your inside square stitching would be great. I like that variance to the curves in the other part. One disadvantage is that you would need to cut threads after every block. Plus you're always going to be turning the quilt to do the 4-sides of the square. Nothing wrong with all of that. All depends on what you like/want to do!
Another idea, you could do the same curves in the print squares, to keep the movement going. Originally, I suggested just going with jumbo cross hatch, but I think the straight lines would compete with the curves. Your square design is separate and different and would work better than the jumbo cross hatch.
Another option would be to SITD for all squares, and go with the curves for the pinwheels. Then leave the print squares open with no quilting. That would let them be a pit poofy, for a variance to the other and I'm thinking create a bit of interest for a kid.
As I mentioned before, you'd be best to find out if the minky needs to be "nailed down" closer than your 8" to determine what you must do. Better to find out now, than be disappointed later.
Good Luck! and look forward to seeing your finished Pinwheel Pals!