How would you quilt this?
12-31-2014, 04:08 PM
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When I do straight line stitching, I do it this way: first I stitch the center line down the length of the quilt whether it is vertical or diagonal corner to corner. Then I do the second lines about 6 or 8 inches on either side of the center. I continue this way to the outside edges of the quilt. These widely spaced lines stabilize all the layers together. Then I go back and add more lines between the original wide spaced lines until I get the final spacing/density I want. I usually don't crosshatch, but if I did I would do the first set of wide spaced lines in both directions before going back and filling in the rest. I usually do straight lines 1" apart.
12-31-2014, 04:20 PM
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Depending on the size of your blocks and the type of batting I would quilt down the diagonal rows of gold squares only, perhaps a small curve along each side of the square, or if you want it to be simpler just a line down the diagonal. I would do it in both directions.
If your sizes don't work for that then I would also Stitch the ditch around the five middle squares that make a cross.
If your sizes don't work for that then I would also Stitch the ditch around the five middle squares that make a cross.
12-31-2014, 04:22 PM
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My first quilt was straight on the diagonal. I used light adhesive painters tape as a guide. They also make the quilter's 1/4" but see if you can find the painter's 1/4". Or what suits you best but it was easy to use and no adhesive. I still washed lightly before giving it as a gift.
12-31-2014, 04:27 PM
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I'm looking at your quilt again. And wanted to tell you how pretty it was. You wouldn't even half to mark your quilt. Your lines are already there to follow no matter how you choose to quilt. You may want to baste but you could lightly spray that with starch. Let dry then quilt.
01-01-2015, 06:22 AM
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Susan,
I wish you lived in Michigan as we are having a lecture/class at our guild this month on this subject. One of our members who does longarm quilting is going to present. I am always stuck when it comes to this part of the process. It will be great. Good luck with your decision.
I wish you lived in Michigan as we are having a lecture/class at our guild this month on this subject. One of our members who does longarm quilting is going to present. I am always stuck when it comes to this part of the process. It will be great. Good luck with your decision.
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