Is it ok to ask "how" to quilt here?
#21
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You got it! Some walking feet have a seam guide that actually rides in that ditch. I personally prefer an open toe foot so I can clearly see the seam, but I think I'm in the minority.
#22
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yes that's the side. Gently spread the seam apart with your hands in a u shape and stitch on the line on the low side and when you release your hands, you can barely see the stitching. Try it. You will love SID. Makes everything stand out and stabilizes it for FMQ.
#23
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i don't know if you're in the minority. I also don't like the seam guide. I don't think it gets close enough to the seam line.
#26
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Love the fabric you chose for the borders. I'd keep the quilting reasonably simple so it doesn't detract from the pineapples. Like others, SID for the pineapples but I'd suggest piano key stitching for the borders to direct the eye toward the center design. You are working on a bit of a close deadline so it needs to go fairly fast.
#30
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I much prefer the quilting over the piecing. We would make a good quilting team jackiequilts4fun
I love Bree123 s idea however I agree with sewbizgirl that the pineapple piecing is so gorgeous I wouldn't quilt over it. I do like Bree's idea for the border and would consider doing that. Perhaps SITD for the pineapples.
I would do all this with a walking foot. On a regular sewing machine Free motion quilting straight lines is challenging. If you want to FMQ a simple meander in the borders is a better bet though I prefer Bree's border idea.
Bree I am going to start posting my tops to get your suggestions for quilting. You are obviously a master at this.
Can't wait to see the finished piece!
I love Bree123 s idea however I agree with sewbizgirl that the pineapple piecing is so gorgeous I wouldn't quilt over it. I do like Bree's idea for the border and would consider doing that. Perhaps SITD for the pineapples.
I would do all this with a walking foot. On a regular sewing machine Free motion quilting straight lines is challenging. If you want to FMQ a simple meander in the borders is a better bet though I prefer Bree's border idea.
Bree I am going to start posting my tops to get your suggestions for quilting. You are obviously a master at this.
Can't wait to see the finished piece!
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