How would you quilt this??
#21
Originally Posted by Buckeye Rose
Since the quilt is all straight lines, I would try something circular or swirly in a thread color that will mostly disappear into the print of the fabrics. If you want a puffier look, SITD would work, but is harder to do and make look ok. Even a panto in almost any design would work because of the neutrality of the quilt pattern, so in my opinion, you have lots of choices. The quilt is very pretty, love the colors.
I agree with just how difficult SITD can be. That's why I use the Serpentine stitch a lot instead; much more forgiving, especially with my mature eyes! :lol:
#22
Originally Posted by romanojg
Originally Posted by ckcowl
since the walking foot is for straight lines- either stitch in the ditch or cross hatch would be good choices.
Thanks so much for your reply and suggestions. :thumbup:
#23
Originally Posted by epson233
i would go with either an very bright orange or yellow thread -- will make those maroons pop
#24
Originally Posted by Lindsey
I would actually use a camel colored thread. it would look like a gold on this quilt. Just do an all over pattern such as a meandering or SID is just fine..It will make it a cozy quilt.
Which of the three thread choices below do you like?
Here are three different carmel and honey type threads I have. For some reason, I just can't get the red to appear like the maroon it is.
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#26
I would also use black thread.
Perhaps down the middle of each dark strip .
I have found, sometimes stitching in the ditch can be a little challenging, as I jump out a lot.....
Does you walking foot have a guide...if so just find the center of your strip, set your guide and off you go....remember to take your time, no need to sew super fast...in this case you want to be the turtle not the rabbit....take some breaks often, walk away...they go back. do NOT expect to finish in one day....tell yourself its going to take a week....and then when you finish in a couple days you are ahead of the game.....Just take your time, your quilt is beautiful, you have invested a lot of time and effort in it, the quilting is the final touch on your quilt and brings it all together.
Perhaps down the middle of each dark strip .
I have found, sometimes stitching in the ditch can be a little challenging, as I jump out a lot.....
Does you walking foot have a guide...if so just find the center of your strip, set your guide and off you go....remember to take your time, no need to sew super fast...in this case you want to be the turtle not the rabbit....take some breaks often, walk away...they go back. do NOT expect to finish in one day....tell yourself its going to take a week....and then when you finish in a couple days you are ahead of the game.....Just take your time, your quilt is beautiful, you have invested a lot of time and effort in it, the quilting is the final touch on your quilt and brings it all together.
#27
Originally Posted by Deborahlees
I would also use black thread.
Perhaps down the middle of each dark strip .
I have found, sometimes stitching in the ditch can be a little challenging, as I jump out a lot.....
Does you walking foot have a guide...if so just find the center of your strip, set your guide and off you go....remember to take your time, no need to sew super fast...in this case you want to be the turtle not the rabbit....take some breaks often, walk away...they go back. do NOT expect to finish in one day....tell yourself its going to take a week....and then when you finish in a couple days you are ahead of the game.....Just take your time, your quilt is beautiful, you have invested a lot of time and effort in it, the quilting is the final touch on your quilt and brings it all together.
Perhaps down the middle of each dark strip .
I have found, sometimes stitching in the ditch can be a little challenging, as I jump out a lot.....
Does you walking foot have a guide...if so just find the center of your strip, set your guide and off you go....remember to take your time, no need to sew super fast...in this case you want to be the turtle not the rabbit....take some breaks often, walk away...they go back. do NOT expect to finish in one day....tell yourself its going to take a week....and then when you finish in a couple days you are ahead of the game.....Just take your time, your quilt is beautiful, you have invested a lot of time and effort in it, the quilting is the final touch on your quilt and brings it all together.
#28
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Originally Posted by Quiltgranny
Originally Posted by romanojg
Originally Posted by ckcowl
since the walking foot is for straight lines- either stitch in the ditch or cross hatch would be good choices.
Thanks so much for your reply and suggestions. :thumbup:
#29
Originally Posted by romanojg
Originally Posted by Quiltgranny
Originally Posted by romanojg
There is a new walking foot by Viking but it also fits other machines; it's called an interchangeable walking foot. You can reverse, zig zag and do the fancy stitches with it as well. It has several different feet that you can get in addition to the straight and zig zag foot that comes with it. I've gotten the 1/4 in and rolled hem one in addition so far. I don't remember what all machines it's compatible but a google search would show it.
Thanks so much for your reply and suggestions. :thumbup:
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