A group OBW with the Floral Master Fabric
#462
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: San Antonio, TX
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Thanks K3n. That's what I will try - an all over pattern on the center, probably just wavy lines and swirls or such in the borders. I'm struggling with FMQ but even with a few bobbles, it doesn't look too bad. Like I wanted it that way!
#463
Originally Posted by gramto4
Thanks K3n. That's what I will try - an all over pattern on the center, probably just wavy lines and swirls or such in the borders. I'm struggling with FMQ but even with a few bobbles, it doesn't look too bad. Like I wanted it that way!
#464
I am liking this better now that I have my borders on it. I added the borders because it will go on our Murphy bed that my husband is making.I am a bit worried about quilting it though...never done FMQ except a sample I tired once...not pretty. Now to get the batting and continue on... :cry: :?
Queen Size OBW with borders
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#465
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: North Texas
Posts: 895
Looking back at some of the messages posted here, I see that Katrine and k3n have used SITD on the cubes in their quilts. My question is "Have you used any other method on the cubes?" I have the Cubed book, but it doesn't show any quilting. I'm thinking what to do with my quilt. Here's the link to mine. It's near the bottom.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-92198-29.htm
The actual quilting is what always stumps me. I look at all those beautiful quilts posted here and wonder how on earth they ever come up with such perfect designs. Could always fall back on meander for the hexes, but not the cubes.
I hope all of you are having a wonderful weekend. I am.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-92198-29.htm
The actual quilting is what always stumps me. I look at all those beautiful quilts posted here and wonder how on earth they ever come up with such perfect designs. Could always fall back on meander for the hexes, but not the cubes.
I hope all of you are having a wonderful weekend. I am.
#467
Originally Posted by quiltykitty
Looking back at some of the messages posted here, I see that Katrine and k3n have used SITD on the cubes in their quilts. My question is "Have you used any other method on the cubes?" I have the Cubed book, but it doesn't show any quilting. I'm thinking what to do with my quilt. Here's the link to mine. It's near the bottom.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-92198-29.htm
The actual quilting is what always stumps me. I look at all those beautiful quilts posted here and wonder how on earth they ever come up with such perfect designs. Could always fall back on meander for the hexes, but not the cubes.
I hope all of you are having a wonderful weekend. I am.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-92198-29.htm
The actual quilting is what always stumps me. I look at all those beautiful quilts posted here and wonder how on earth they ever come up with such perfect designs. Could always fall back on meander for the hexes, but not the cubes.
I hope all of you are having a wonderful weekend. I am.
Re the cubes, yes I always SITD to emphasise the 3D effect but I have also seen quilts where the FMQ just continues over them. The SITD IS a pain, especially hand sewing in all the ends, but I always do it because it really makes them pop. :-D
#468
Originally Posted by quiltykitty
Looking back at some of the messages posted here, I see that Katrine and k3n have used SITD on the cubes in their quilts. My question is "Have you used any other method on the cubes?" I have the Cubed book, but it doesn't show any quilting. I'm thinking what to do with my quilt. Here's the link to mine. It's near the bottom.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-92198-29.htm
The actual quilting is what always stumps me. I look at all those beautiful quilts posted here and wonder how on earth they ever come up with such perfect designs. Could always fall back on meander for the hexes, but not the cubes.
I hope all of you are having a wonderful weekend. I am.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-92198-29.htm
The actual quilting is what always stumps me. I look at all those beautiful quilts posted here and wonder how on earth they ever come up with such perfect designs. Could always fall back on meander for the hexes, but not the cubes.
I hope all of you are having a wonderful weekend. I am.
I prefer just to SID with cubes too, so that they are prominent from the hexes - and even the big interlocking ones I've done (Ice Follies and Chain ReAction) I did SID.
I am not keen on the ones illustrated in the books which are quilted over as part of the overall quilting, I think they lose alot of the 3D effect.
I normally quilt the obws from the back too as it is far easier to see where you've been and are going - so once the cubes are SID, I can see them clearly and that way can avoid going over them.
Your quilt is beautiful Kitty, love your design, and the cubes are wonderful!
#469
Ok I started sewing some of my blocks together today and I see they are going to come together quickly,,,well as quickly as possible for a lady who works 45 hrs a week and long arm quilts for business on the side Ha Ha...hows everyone else doing?
#470
wow yours is turning out beautiful, since I am using the same fabric I am hoping mine will be as beautiful! I am a long arm quilter so I will probaly meander or do swirls...not too much of a design so it wont take away from the block designs,,,
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