Suggested quilting for Eclipse pattern wall hanging
 

I have completed the top for a wall hanging that is similar to the one shown here: https://s.yimg.com/fz/api/res/1.2/ie...927-100092.jpg

It is called Eclipse and is comprised of partial circles made with Drunkards Path templates. Mine is only 36"x36" and has quarter circles in 3", 4.5", 9" blocks with the majority in 6" blocks. I'm looking for advice on how it should be quilted. I don't have a machine that can quilt even a small quilt like this, unless it is just straight lines. I will probably have someone else do it. Probably an edge-to-edge design. Any advice would be appreciated.

Here is the design image for my wall hanging:
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A pretty quilt. No idea as to the best way to quilt it.

I think it would be fun to quilt this one vertically with straight lines and random small circles spaced down the line. Sort of like coins on a chain, or those beaded doorways that were popular in the 60's. I would space them randomly and also use random sizes of circles, but none larger than 2-3" diameter.

I agree circles or part circles matching the circles. Lines in the area not a circle or squiggles.

The way I look at quilting is to answer this question. Do you want the quilting to show or not. Myself, I would use a stencil I have that is a continuous spiral.
http://quiltingstencils.com/spiral-14/

This is one of the most intriguing and interesting modern quilts I have ever seen. It is simply spectacular. I see why quilting it will be a challenge to complete its wonderful look. I would suggest getting a piece of plastic like you would use to cover a table and superimpose it over your quilt and draw designs on it to try them out. Please don't forget to show us what you do for quilting. I think another challenge might be deciding on thread(s) to use.

Hello Chris and welcome to the board. Love your quilt. Given the modern feel of it, I would recommend straight line matchstick quilting, no circles just very narrowly spaced lines, you could even make them a bit randomly spaced, like some 1/4" apart, some 1/8" apart and some a little more than 1/4" apart. if you google images of "matchstick quilting" you will see loads of examples. This could easily be done on your domestic machine with a walking foot. The effect of the matchstick quilting will give an added element of texture without detracting from the piecing. I would use a fine neutral thread like Wonderfil's Invisifil or silk to do this.

Thank you for the accolades, but it really isn't original. I saw a photo of a similar quilt I really liked and put this together using leftovers from a queen size half-log cabin I'm making for my son and daughter-in-law. Ideally, the hanging probably looks better with less contrast and fewer color families, but I think I'll be happy with it, and they will have something for their wall and bed at Christmas.

Chris

In case anyone is wondering, there is a pattern for this...It is one of Lisa backporch designs. She has several templates to create curve patterns...this one uses the the 7" and 3.5" templates. Here is her site...I have all the sized templates except the melon template and rainbow template.
http://backporchdesign.com/templates-rulers/
http://shibori-dragon.myshopify.com/...ernoon-delight
She also has videos here is one that she demo for 3 1/2" one...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iosfbWAy_gg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cu9Y-qfquM0

Attached is a photo of a test piece I quilted using matchstick quilting with multi-colored thread in warm colors. It certainly results in a nice flat item. I just need to decide whether to use more nuetral thread.

Thanks for posting a pic of your test Chris! That looks just as I envisioned it would, gives subtle texture without drawing attention away from the fabrics and pieced design. Are you pleased with it? I think your variegated thread looks good on it and does not detract from the piecing at all. So I would definitely rethink my suggestions of a very fine, neutral thread. The variegated gives little additional shots of color here and there and I like it, especially on the dark blue batik 1/4 circle on the lower right.

Matchstick quilting definitely will flatten a piece out but in the case of a wall hanging I prefer flat and even stiff! So I won't hesitate to lay a lot of thread down on a wall hanging.

Yes, I do like it. I used painters tape to get straight lines, and even then they were a bit wavy. I did the test in a hurry and will just need to take my time on the bigger piece, Thanks so much for the guidance and advice. I'll post the final picture when done.

Here is the photo of my finished wall hanging. The matchstick quilting worked pretty well.
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Pretty quilt.

Lovely! Chris, you should start a new topic over in the Pictures forum so more people can enjoy it. They may not see the finished product buried here.