I need some ideas for hand quilting my latest project
10-01-2011, 04:02 AM
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Originally Posted by kiffie2413
That is a stunning quilt!! I am one of the more "old-fashioned" types, as I would probably go about 1/8" away from each seam and do a straight stitch around them all...I can hear the loud "ughs" already... :-) I just love the way that outline quilting makes a quilt look...and the intricate designs of yours should definitely be showcased! And, those lovely batiks need to be seen, too... I can't call it stitch in ditch, or 1/4" quilting, as I think sid is too close, and 1/4" is too far, hence 1/8"...lol...ah well, that is why we all are unique, eh?..
Good luck, and I know there will be others along who will have lots of great quilting ideas for you!!
Kif
PS Now on the borders, I think a design that picks up designs in your quilt would be lovely...
Good luck, and I know there will be others along who will have lots of great quilting ideas for you!!
Kif
PS Now on the borders, I think a design that picks up designs in your quilt would be lovely...
10-01-2011, 04:11 AM
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I have to add to the others! It is so pretty!!
Is the backing a plain fabric, or is it printed? Have you considered tracing a quilting pattern on the back and kind of "ignoring" the front? I am sure there's a term for that, but .... I always think that looks really neat, it's two quilts in one!
Is the backing a plain fabric, or is it printed? Have you considered tracing a quilting pattern on the back and kind of "ignoring" the front? I am sure there's a term for that, but .... I always think that looks really neat, it's two quilts in one!
10-01-2011, 04:19 AM
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Originally Posted by AshleyR
I have to add to the others! It is so pretty!!
Is the backing a plain fabric, or is it printed? Have you considered tracing a quilting pattern on the back and kind of "ignoring" the front? I am sure there's a term for that, but .... I always think that looks really neat, it's two quilts in one!
Is the backing a plain fabric, or is it printed? Have you considered tracing a quilting pattern on the back and kind of "ignoring" the front? I am sure there's a term for that, but .... I always think that looks really neat, it's two quilts in one!
10-01-2011, 04:55 AM
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Stunning quilt!!! You did an awesome job on the piecing!!! My suggestion also, echo quilt it about 1/4 inch from the seam, and maybe a flying geese or triangular quilting on the border....
And my two cents, I never have a problem hand quilting through batiks...THey are pretty much all I use... Waiting for pics when it is quilted!
And my two cents, I never have a problem hand quilting through batiks...THey are pretty much all I use... Waiting for pics when it is quilted!
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