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Old 03-06-2011, 06:23 AM
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Hi, I'm new here! I have just about finished a quilt top for my daughter's birthday (she's turning 1) and I can't decide how to quilt it. I'm debating between stippling and straight line quilting (with lines 1/4" outside each of the sashing seams). And I also can't decide what color would look nice for the quilting thread. I was thinking pale pink or pale blue if I do stippling, and gray to match the sashing if I do straight line.

Also...I'm getting something weird with my sewing machine. It's not that I get loops on one side whenever I sew---that I would know how to fix (tension)---but I'll get 5 normal stitches, then one that seems a little loose, then 8 normal stitches, then one that seems a little loose. Any thoughts?

Thanks so much :)
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Old 03-06-2011, 06:27 AM
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Welcome from Louisiana. I think maybe a combination of quilting would be cute. When I have stitch problems I go back to basics. Change needle, re thread top and bottom thread, clean and oil (if it is the type to oil) and try out on scrap fabric. Have a happy Sunday:)
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Old 03-06-2011, 06:29 AM
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i spy some amy butler fabs there! ""drool""
love the dark sashing too.
nice job
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Old 03-06-2011, 06:33 AM
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I like it, maybe a strong Pink vs a pale pink for quilting as far as the stitches check the boobin, I find that when the boobin whines uneven my machine does the same thing just my two cents.
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Old 03-06-2011, 06:34 AM
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Lintu, your quilt is beautiful! Erstand947 gives you good advice. I’ve fixed issues by simply re-threading my machine, not sure why this works but it does. Another tip just go back to the most recent thing that you’ve changed on your machine – that is where you’ll find the problem. Hope this helps.
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Old 03-06-2011, 06:36 AM
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really like your quilt- what size block are those
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Old 03-06-2011, 06:38 AM
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I like to use verigated thread. I think a combo of stippling and straight would look nice. I think I would stipple the sashin, though, to make the blocks stand out and do the straight stitching in the blocks. That's just me but you asked!
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Old 03-06-2011, 06:41 AM
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cute quilt. how about a variegated thread pinks and blues. I would quilt some circles in the gray -- pick up on the pattern on the fabric. Then do either a meander or loops in the blocks. Or meander with hearts.
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I like your quilt. Your daughter will love it.
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Old 03-06-2011, 06:49 AM
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Like your fabric and color choices! Amy Butler fabrics are so nice. I think your quilting plan sounds great. Be sure and post a pic when you get it finished.
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