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Sharonsews 05-21-2011 09:57 AM

Looks great!

MarySews 05-21-2011 10:21 AM

In the old days they just quilted enough to hold it together and it is printed on the package -- usually the package says something like 4 inches -- it looks lovely and classic without all the machine quilting which takes away the 'loft'.

Great-great granny 05-21-2011 10:57 AM

AGREE :thumbup: :lol:

Taughtby Grandma 05-21-2011 03:07 PM

That is really pretty. It looks like it's quilted close enough. I'd call it a job well done!

audsgirl 05-21-2011 04:52 PM


Originally Posted by irishrose
I like less quilting for a softer look and feel. Yours looks perfect to me. The batting package usually tells the minimim distance for quilting, but I can't imagine less than two inches. Smile and pronounce it finished!

It's avery pretty quilt. Beautiful prints and colors with excellent quilting. Lucky daughter!

I totally agree with irishrose. For my taste, too much quilting takes the focus away from the fabric and the piecing. And with a quilt that has so many interesting prints, it would get lost anyway. I can't even imagine quilting through heavier fabric by hand. It looks great the way it is.

Nice work!

Jume 05-21-2011 06:26 PM

I love your Scripture! Jume

Jume 05-21-2011 06:27 PM


Originally Posted by Great-great granny
AGREE :thumbup: :lol:

I love your quote!

Stitchnripper 05-21-2011 06:29 PM

I can't make a recommendation, but I just finished hand quilting a scant queen size that I have picked up on and off over the last 5-6 years - and I'm still not sure it is enough. I washed it and the batting did fine, but, I may add more quilting. But, like you, I'm tired of it!!!

charlotte625 05-21-2011 06:33 PM

now I am no exspert blike this quilters but it looks great to me

Rose L 05-21-2011 06:34 PM

Haven't read all the comments but the Bamboo/Cotton mix battings are usually 8"-10" on the spacing. I think you're good to go! Gorgeous quilt, BTW ;)


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