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    Old 08-13-2009, 03:58 PM
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    My oldest friend (in terms of how long I have known her) is having her first grandson next month. Here is the finished quilt top. I was going to add another border (red) but after I put the blue one on, the quilt said it was finished :lol:

    Any suggestions on how to quilt it? I'm thinking of hand quilting as I can do a better job at that as opposed to machine quilting.....


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    Old 08-13-2009, 04:06 PM
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    How big are the red stars approx? I think I'd start with quilting a ¼" echo around them and then see what else it needs. I really like the way the blue star forms in the background. I agree the blue border is nice & maybe bind it with the red?
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    Old 08-13-2009, 04:08 PM
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    Originally Posted by thimblebug6000
    How big are the red stars approx? I think I'd start with quilting a ¼" echo around them and then see what else it needs. I really like the way the blue star forms in the background. I agree the blue border is nice & maybe bind it with the red?
    The star blocks are each 12" with the border at 3" (finished). I have enough of the blue fabric for the backing. And the red would be cute for the binding and echo quilting is maybe all it needs....Thanks! :D

    Sometimes I tend to "over think" things.... :roll:

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    Old 08-13-2009, 04:33 PM
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    Pretty!
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    Old 08-13-2009, 04:37 PM
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    Oh I love that quilt!!!
    It is so eye-catching as soon as you see it!!
    Great work!
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    Old 08-13-2009, 04:43 PM
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    Oh my that is just so pretty
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    Old 08-13-2009, 04:45 PM
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    Maybe some baby foot prints in the large squares.

    I love it!
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    Old 08-13-2009, 04:51 PM
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    Oh, it's so cute! Your hand quilting will be such a special touch. Don't forget to show us. You know how hand quilting makes me drool!
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    I love it!!
    Great for a baby boy!
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    Old 08-13-2009, 05:03 PM
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    Sewjoyce...what a pretty little quilt for a new GB. Love the star around the star. I also think echo is the way to go.
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