If the batting instructions say stitch ever ten inches and I have one 13 inch spot

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03-02-2011, 10:32 PM

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Scrap Happy

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What a cute quilt. You can do it! :) If you have extra fabric & batting you could do a 'test run' to get the hang of outlining the cars. Either way once you get started you'll find it gets easier and is fun to do.

03-03-2011, 06:11 AM

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Dina

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Thanks, I will give this my best shot tomorrow.

03-03-2011, 06:12 AM

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Quilter7x

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Originally Posted by donnajean

I would outline stitch around the cars.

I totally agree with this suggestion.

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Originally Posted by Dina

Thats a good idea, but I am pretty much a beginner. I don't think I can do that.

I bet you can do it if you put your mind to it! Don't sweat it, what's the worst that can happen? You might stitch into a car a little, but a Pigma pen will fix that for you. It's much more important to not have bunched up batting in the middle than to see a wrong stitch somewhere. Go for it - you can do it! :thumbup:

03-03-2011, 02:39 PM

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emmah

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It is possible to make little "tacks" by stitching a narrow width zigzag stitch several times in one spot. Look for places in the fabric design where a similar color thread tack will not be noticed. It will hold the "sandwich" together and still not be noticed. Match the bobbin thread to the back of the quilt fabric.