Need help with quilt problem
05-05-2013, 10:51 AM
#21
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What batting are you using? I have noticed that 100% cotton and 80/20 batting are more solid than polyester. Polyester batting is more "see through" than cotton, in my experience, allowing more of the backing color to influence the quilt top.
05-05-2013, 10:55 AM
#22
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I am trying to see what is so distracting in the quilt and sorry to say I can not find anything that is distracting. What I do see is a quilt that has geometrical lines and angles that are pleasing to the modern eye. Beautiful quilt!
05-06-2013, 02:48 AM
#23
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Everyone has given fantastic advice, thinking outside the box.
How are you going to quilt it. If you are using a colour or even a pattern over the seam area making the
Line look part of the design.
Hope this helps.
The quilt is wonderful seams great and if it was mine would be going in a show.
How are you going to quilt it. If you are using a colour or even a pattern over the seam area making the
Line look part of the design.
Hope this helps.
The quilt is wonderful seams great and if it was mine would be going in a show.
05-06-2013, 04:28 AM
#25
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Originally Posted by Tartan
You can see the seams through the white fabric but it doesn't spoil the look of the quilt. They are neat and nice and straight so don't worry about it. If they were in weird places or angles that distracted from the pattern I might change it.
05-06-2013, 04:44 AM
#26
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This would be my suggestion too. Quilting at a 1/4 inch will enhance the look and it will become a part of the quilt. If you were going to do some beautiful curved quilting, this would not be viable. Your quilt is beautiful. Good luck and please let us see what you decide to do.
Originally Posted by nativetexan
it's a lovely quilt. I would suggest going back and stitching 1/4 around the pieces. that way, it will help fool the eye so it doesn't see the shadow of seams through the white. good luck. 
05-06-2013, 07:34 AM
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Ditto on being our own worst critics. I think the quilt is beautiful and no one will be distracted by the seams. They are the best seams I've ever seen and mine certainly wouldn't look that good. Be proud of your work and quilt away. Your nephew will love it for sure!
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