Originally Posted by gram2five
(Post 6847433)
Thanks Prism and Maniac! These are more the ideas that I have been thinking about. In doing these quilting lines, does the rule of starting in the middle and working out hold true, or can I start at an edge and go across? I'm very new to machine quilting, so need all the help I can get.
Should mention also that, in addition to starch, spray basting helps a *lot* to keep all 3 layers in continuous contact with each other so there is no shifting as you quilt. Elmer's glue would be my second choice for the same reason. Both are better than pin basting or thread basting in terms of keeping layers from shifting. (For spray basting, 505 is better than other brands. With polyester batting, some basting sprays do not hold as well as 505.) |
You could use monofilament that is invisible.
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If you look in Judy Martin's Log Cabin book you will find lots of feathers stitched into the light sections and are stunning. The concept of varigated thread would certainly be interesting because it would blend differently into the lights and darks sections.
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Your quilt is just lovely! I love the easy suggestions for quilting since it sounds like you are just discovering the fun of doing FMQ! Before you know it, you will find yourself exploring more designs later. As for thread, experiment by unrolling some spools of thread on the top and see what grabs your attention and what looks good to you. This tip was passed to me by a very nice quilt store owner. Try a neutral such as a light silvery gray. Or a variegated thread with the different shades softly blending together? Light colored or medium colored variegated thread is another option. It will be fun to see what you decide to do with your log cabin quilt!
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Lovely quilt! Here is an idea that I saved in my "Quilt Ideas" folder. I don't know where I found it (if I did, I would give credit), but it is another idea for you. Straight quilting, but different.
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If you could find a verigated purple it would look fabulous on this pretty quilt.
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I'd tend to go with a variegated purple, and use a meandering stitch. Loops are also fun and would work, IMHO, on this gorgeous quilt.
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love Maniac's idea and also the suggestion to use variegated thread. It's gonna be gorgeous!
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Thanks for all the ideas and encouragement! The quilt is sandwiched and pin basted, but seems a bit "floppy" to me. May take it apart and starch the heck out of it and try the glue basting. I like the idea of the variegated purple or grey for the quilting.
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I am afraid I don't have any quilting ideas for you, however, I do have to tell you that it is a gorgeous quilt, love the colors, as purple is one of my favorite colors. I would,however, suggest using a variegated purple thread for quilting.
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