Lone Star for Grandma - how to quilt?
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I am trying to finish this Lone Star for my Grandma for Christmas, and am stumped on quilting. I started trying all-over loops, but thought they were too close together so I ripped them out. Now I'm wondering if straight lines would be better? Maybe a combo of FMQ and straight lines? I'm probably way overthinking this!
Sorry for the wrinkles, the dog thinks it's for him. Thanks for looking!
Sorry for the wrinkles, the dog thinks it's for him. Thanks for looking!
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Beautiful quilt-I love the colors. I've always seen these quilted in straight lines inside the diamonds and then I can't remember what's in the corners (senior, blonde moment LOL). Look on an Amish quilt website-beautiful Lone Stars there. Good luck.
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I am currently working on a Bethlehem Star/Lone Star myself, and am planning on doing quilting in allover random large meandering loopy loops. I think with all the straight lines in the top, some curvy lines of quilting will look elegant.
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Thanks so much for the replies! I agree I think some curves of some kind will soften it up a bit. Anna - I love the loops in the middle and the feathers on the outside, so pretty! I think I will mix in some straight lines and some basic swirls or flowers like I saw in some of the Amish quilts. Thanks again!
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