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    Old 03-06-2011, 07:05 AM
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    Excellent colors and fabrics, serene! I'd love one just like it. I vote for variegated thread and stippling or something curvy to balance the geometry of the pattern. It's beautiful!
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    Old 03-06-2011, 07:07 AM
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    Easiest is to stipple in blocks if you want firmer quilt or to meander in blocks if you want softer quilt. SID would on sashing would hold down batting. I think pink thread since she is girl. Also remenber that you must quilt on top/blocks according to distance suggested by batting manufacturer. this should be listed on batting packaging. This will make sure batting does not seperate when washed.
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    Old 03-06-2011, 07:11 AM
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    Wow, thanks so much! So many replies so quickly :) I love this place.

    Carolaug, those are 6" blocks. I'm using the Mixtape Quilt pattern from Oh Fransson in the "Favorite Songs" variation. I saw a FQ bundle of Amy Butler fabrics and just had to make something with it.

    I love the idea of a deep pink or variegated thread for quilting, as well as putting some hearts into the quilting! I never would have thought of either idea.

    I am hoping it's just a needle issue causing the weird stitches, since I'm switching to a machine quilting needle for the quilting anyways. I've rethreaded the machine a couple times and it doesn't seem to have helped.
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    Old 03-06-2011, 08:10 AM
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    I am hoping it's just a needle issue causing the weird stitches, since I'm switching to a machine quilting needle for the quilting anyways. I've rethreaded the machine a couple times and it doesn't seem to have helped.[/quote]



    Did you try a different bobbin? That's worth a try also.
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    Old 03-06-2011, 08:24 AM
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    I even like your wood floor and wall paint :)
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    Old 03-06-2011, 10:18 AM
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    Very good suggestions for your darling quilt. I think wavy lines (if your machine does them) from the stitch selection would be cute on the diagonal in the blocks. Post your decisions so we can enjoy them! ♥
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    Old 03-06-2011, 12:08 PM
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    With regard to bobbins, I didn't realize there was a difference in them! I've just been using the kind that come out of a dollar pack of pre-wound bobbins (I unraveled the plain white and wound my working color on). Hmm...
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    Old 03-06-2011, 12:12 PM
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    Welcome. Its a pretty quilt!
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    Old 03-06-2011, 03:26 PM
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    Since you are a newbie, are you POSITIVE you have the correct bobbin for your particular machine??????
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    Old 03-06-2011, 03:42 PM
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    I found that when I use the invisible thread it breaks often...use the same type of thread for both the top and the bottom. I love the sulky thread for machine quilting. I also found that you want to make sure the bottom thread is pulled up though the top of the quilt. I have some links on my blog that may help. http://www.thriftyideastoday.com/201...-quilting.html
    Also make sure you have the right needle for the fabric you are using.
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