First Quilt Top - Need advice
09-12-2012, 03:04 AM
#21
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First of all, your quilt is very pretty! The fabrics work well together. It will be nice whether you tie it or stitch it. If you decide to quilt it on machine, by all means, get yourself a walking foot. It is one of the best tools you can own for quilting.
09-12-2012, 04:29 AM
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Wonderful for your first quilt!!! I would go with an X thru the blocks, which by the way look to me like charm squares.
Charm squares are about 5" square, and sold in a bundle. Fat quarters are 18" by about 20-22"
Charm squares are about 5" square, and sold in a bundle. Fat quarters are 18" by about 20-22"
09-12-2012, 05:44 AM
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Tying would work for this quilt. I have used some of the pre-programmed stitches on my machine. I have one that does 4 stitches on the left, 4 on the right in a zigzag that would work for this quilt and do it along the seams.
You might look into getting a walking foot for your machine. They are available on Amazon for a lot less than at the sewing machine stores if your budget is tight. Just be sure it is the correct one for your machine make and model.
If your batting doesn't have a high loft you could get away without having a walking foot. Try it out on a sample 12" quilt sandwich first. If there is any gathering/bunching it won't work.
You might look into getting a walking foot for your machine. They are available on Amazon for a lot less than at the sewing machine stores if your budget is tight. Just be sure it is the correct one for your machine make and model.
If your batting doesn't have a high loft you could get away without having a walking foot. Try it out on a sample 12" quilt sandwich first. If there is any gathering/bunching it won't work.
09-12-2012, 09:30 AM
#27
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Wow! Thanks everyone for your kind words and suggestions. I guess we're always hardest on ourselves, as I see all my mistakes!! I think I'm going to try to SITD around the dark purple border and tie the rest. I was thinking of tying at the corners where the Charm Squares (Yes, that's what they were called!!) meet so that you will only see the tie on the back. We will see.
09-12-2012, 09:35 AM
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If you use a pair of those medical rubber gloves it will make moving the quilt around a world easier! They don't have to be those expensive quilters gloves. I prefer the medical type because they are so much thinner and you can get them in most stores.
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