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    Old 10-08-2011, 04:22 AM
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    I am rather new at quilting, but have just finished a quilt top. It has 3-D pinwheels and my question is this....do I have my quilter quilt "around" the pinwheels to make them stand out OR do I have her quilt "over" the pinwheels to make them more secure and tack those flaps down? Thanks for your opinions and advise! :?:
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    Old 10-08-2011, 04:25 AM
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    I think the whole idea is to add dimension, so I would have her go around, not over.
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    Old 10-08-2011, 04:50 AM
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    Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
    I think the whole idea is to add dimension, so I would have her go around, not over.
    Ditto!
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    Old 10-08-2011, 04:50 AM
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    If she is going to quilt around the pinwheels the may cost more because it would be considered custom quilting as opposed to pantographs. So best to talk to her about it first.
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    Old 10-08-2011, 04:51 AM
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    Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
    I think the whole idea is to add dimension, so I would have her go around, not over.
    Ditto. Ditto.
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    Old 10-08-2011, 04:54 AM
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    depends on what you want- do you want the flaps to flap? or do you want them stitched down?
    it is your project- do it the way you want it done- and you need to talk to your quilter about it- to see what she thinks best too- but really it comes down to- whether or not you want the flaps stitched down or not.
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    Old 10-08-2011, 04:57 AM
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    I don't know who the quilt is for, but, if it's for a little one, they love anything that sticks up, unties, little pockets, etc. I have made several with the 3-d pinwheels and the little ones just love them.
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    Old 10-08-2011, 05:27 AM
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    If you don't want them to be loose, you wouldn't make 3_D ones! I definitly wouldn't quilt over them.
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    I would quilt around them
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    Old 10-08-2011, 05:54 AM
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    I agree,around.Connie in CO
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