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Old 06-30-2013, 06:15 AM
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I am a professional, so just take this for what its worth. I would do a small meander on the outside of the cat faces and inside I would echo quilt, just to give the faces "motion". But, any all over pattern will look great because there is so much going on with the kitties. Very, very cute quilt. You really cannot go wrong, the quilting should never take center stage to the piecing anyway. Post a pic when done! Happy Quilting! Michelle
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Old 06-30-2013, 06:21 AM
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What a cute cat quilt. I would sew around the cats with translucent thread and outline some of the cat details, I would think that would hold things together.
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Old 06-30-2013, 06:38 AM
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Love your quilt! I think it's the cutest one I've seen yet. Is this a pattern or your own design? I'd at least like to find a cat applique pattern that looks similar to yours.
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Old 06-30-2013, 06:44 AM
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I would do an outline and then facial stuff, smiles, eyes, noses, collars, necklaces etc.
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Old 06-30-2013, 07:44 AM
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That is so cute, and I would just do the quilting all over in a neutral thread.
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Old 06-30-2013, 07:56 AM
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I wouldnt quilt through the kitties if it were me. It looks tacky. These kitties are so cute let them stand alone. Stitch in the ditch and echo stitch on you machine I say.
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Old 06-30-2013, 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Michellesews View Post
I am a professional, so just take this for what its worth. I would do a small meander on the outside of the cat faces and inside I would echo quilt, just to give the faces "motion". But, any all over pattern will look great because there is so much going on with the kitties. Very, very cute quilt. You really cannot go wrong, the quilting should never take center stage to the piecing anyway. Post a pic when done! Happy Quilting! Michelle
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Old 06-30-2013, 08:06 AM
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I love your quilt. I think squiggles would be fine and wouldn't be a problem. You could always do an outline stitch around the cats, and mouse and letters, and squiggle the rest. Not sure if you are up for that though. I can't wait to see it done! Let your fear go and have fun with it!
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Old 06-30-2013, 10:02 AM
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Love your quilt.
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Old 06-30-2013, 01:27 PM
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you could echo around the animals then meander the rest. Love the quilt like the mouse touch also. Great colors!
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