Tiresome 'how to quilt' question. Lurker apologies.
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Tiresome 'how to quilt' question. Lurker apologies.
It's me again! From loooong ago ~ =-))
Trying to sort out UFOs . . . ugh, the struggle is real. My sister has the placemats for this, and I thought -- hey!! Here comes February, let's start with this table runner. And WOW - I had a lot of progress made. My excitement dwindled as I realized why it became a UFO. The 'how to quilt' question. I can do the orange peel really well. But I don't think that one works for this. That empty space. . . . . . . Sigh.
How in the world can I finish this? And then, the quickest and easiest of those ways? I use vintage machines - no long arm skill here. I did utilize the internet buffet of knowledge, but found myself quickly overwhelmed. =/.
Thanks!
Lara
Trying to sort out UFOs . . . ugh, the struggle is real. My sister has the placemats for this, and I thought -- hey!! Here comes February, let's start with this table runner. And WOW - I had a lot of progress made. My excitement dwindled as I realized why it became a UFO. The 'how to quilt' question. I can do the orange peel really well. But I don't think that one works for this. That empty space. . . . . . . Sigh.
How in the world can I finish this? And then, the quickest and easiest of those ways? I use vintage machines - no long arm skill here. I did utilize the internet buffet of knowledge, but found myself quickly overwhelmed. =/.
Thanks!
Lara
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I just counted and measured my flimsy quilts count is 5 I also got the backing matched up with the quilts I have one waiting to put on my longarm and get quilted. Thats about all I can get done today except for supper.
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Orange peel works well using the seams as a guide. You can do orange peel in the smaller squares and a different size in the bigger squares or divide the bigger squares into quarters and do an orange peel in each.
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I would take it apart, tape down the backing on a table or floor. lay down the batting, smooth out, lay down the top, and safety pin every 2-3 " everywhere. Use painter tape, then quit your design, wear quilting gloves. Gives a better grip on the fabric. I really like the heart square.
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I would take out the current pins and glue baste it together. There are a number of You-tube videos on Glue basting. After I re-baste the placemats I would cross hatch quilt. Since it is a placemat I would quilt 1" to 11/2" apart. Keeping it simple is sometimes the best way to start.
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For my FMQ, I can do a decent meander or loop de loops, for straight line quilting, I usually do a grid pattern, that's the extent of my talent. LOL I can't do stitch in the ditch. LOL These are my choices. LOL
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These are fantastic suggestions. I knew I'd have to take it apart, but using tape wouldn't have occurred to me! Great tip ~
Now the 'work' will be visualizing these ideas on it!! I'm terrible at that ~ lol
Thanks tons you guys!
L
Now the 'work' will be visualizing these ideas on it!! I'm terrible at that ~ lol
Thanks tons you guys!
L
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Anytime you have large spaces without other piecing (negative space) it helps to break it down into smaller sections by quilting a channel to divide it (a good channel size is anywhere from 2 1/4" ones side by side, or a larger 1/2" one with maybe 1/4" ones on either side) this breaks up the space into more manageable spaces to do other types of FMQ or ruler work or even crosshatching.