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03-03-2012, 11:18 AM

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KerryK

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Me, too! I think the diagonal quilting would be perfect! Beautiful!

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Originally Posted by dunster

I agree - stitch diagonal lines. That way your stitching adds to the design of the quilt rather than melting into the seams. It's a lovely quilt.

03-03-2012, 11:20 AM

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rachelg

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thanks so much for the replies (and the info about the stitching distance!). Pardon the crude drawing...but is this what you are suggesting? With no stitches in the little blue squares? Looks good to me!

rachel

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03-03-2012, 11:35 AM

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sassey

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Beautiful quilt If I had the talent to hand quilt I would make sure every stich showed. Why go to all that work if part of the stiches wont show up?

03-03-2012, 11:44 AM

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Tartan

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Your blue top is very pretty. I like the look of SITD but I am not very good at it. I like to use the Bernina stitch that makes a serpentine line instead. Using that I don't have to worry about keeping in the ditch or close to the ditch, I just aim for down the middle of the seam line. It always looks good and is much easier. Try a couple of samples and see what you like best.

03-03-2012, 11:52 AM

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I would also stitch diagonally in the little squares also. Really like the quilting idea!

Cute, cute quilt! I love blues!

03-03-2012, 11:56 AM

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Grandma Peg

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Beautiful quilt good luck with the quilting.

03-03-2012, 12:49 PM

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rachelg

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oh....thanks so much everyone! I think I will do the diagonal through the fourpatch and follow it to the little blue squares and stitch in the ditch the white rectangles.

Tartan...I have a very simple brother sewing machine. It does okay for piecing but has a couple of issues I have to constantly be aware of, so quilting with it is a no go. I am hoping to soon get a nice machine and actually take a lesson in machine quilting. Just to have the knowledge and variety.

Would be nice to be able to do both! Thanks for your suggestion!

rachel

03-03-2012, 12:52 PM

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Sunnye

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I like the diagonal idea also.

03-03-2012, 12:56 PM

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Dianemarie

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Cross - hatching would look great and give dimension too !

03-03-2012, 12:59 PM

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Debbie C

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I recently finished a similar quilt for my daughter's friend as a housewarming gift. I machine quilted all squares from opposite corners, making an 'X' in each box. It came out really well - it was the first time I machine quilted. If you go that way, just remember to baste and pin well and start in the middle working your way out so you don't get 'bubbling'. Of course, this is just my humble opinion, but it did work out well for me. Can't wait to see what you decide to do with yours!!