nanna-up-north

I'm making this guitar quilt for a great nephew. I wanted to make it as realistic as possible so I found some metallic thread and thought I'd attach it with a couching stitch to make the guitar strings. I've started with the thickest string (12 strands of thread). But now that I've gotten it about 1/2 sewn down, I'm not so sure I like it. Maybe it's because my string line isn't perfect..... or maybe it's because the couch stitches show up so much. Or maybe it's because this is a lot of work. But what do you all think? Should I continue or just not have strings on the guitar? I don't want it to look awful.

CorgiNole

I like the string you have and think that they will really add to the quilt.

Cheers, K

Cass62

I would keep going, because it's going to look great!

QuiltnNan

i would say to continue. it looks great so far

mckwilter

I think it looks great. I have been talking about making my husband a guitar quilt for 5 or more years (he's been playing for 52 years now), but haven't gotten around to it. Did you trace your nephew's guitar? I've seen patterns for flat top guitars with the round holes, but never an arch top with "F" holes. If you don't like the look of the metallic thread, you could try a pearl cotton the same color as the pick ups. Or try metallic pearl cotton. And there are bronze and black strings, too, if you don't like the silver.

Tartan

​It looks good but if you want an easier way, you could use a silver thread in your machine to stitch on the lines.

Jeanne S

I like it because it adds a creative 3 dimensional look to the quilt. Love the guitar too! Keep going, he will love it!!!

Quilt30

You might consider being less authentic and use various sizes of gold cord rather than multiple strings. It might be easier to work with.

feline fanatic

I think it looks fabulous and you should continue.

maryb119

Great idea for a quilt. I'm sure he's going to love it. I would continue with the strings. You can't play without them. I like how you stitched them on. Guitar strings have texture to them.