Need help with quilt motif design
 

I have this quilt I did which is the first of its design for me and I am at a total loss as to how to quilt it. I know that I will do feathers in the borders, but the blocks have me stumped.:rolleyes: It has been sitting here now for several months begging to be finished. Thanks for any suggestions in advance.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/attachm...d=495525&stc=1

It looks like the squares are 2 or 2.5 inches. I think I would do diagonal lines through the white squares in the direction the chain runs. For those at the intersection of chains they will end up with an x . Then I would do something like a flower or star in the diamond-step sections to deemphasize that they are made up of smaller blocks and make them seem a single large piece. I would not use an all over design.

I can't remember the size of this block. I remember I had a lovely template that fit perfectly and looked great. I would Google the pattern name and see how other quilter's quilted their quilt in Google photo gallery. Always able to find inspiration there.

this is what i first thought, also. in addition, i've seen the feathered wreath in a squared shape

I was thinking something like this - easy to do FMQ. Of course stay within the colored blocks.

Just a thought.

I like the feathered wreath idea too. That was the first thing I thought of when I saw your photo. Your blocks are perfect for them.