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Old 04-07-2014, 06:52 PM
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Beautiful!
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Old 04-07-2014, 11:50 PM
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Thank you for all your lovely compliments and suggestions. It is really appreciated. Glad you like the quilt.
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Old 04-08-2014, 04:33 AM
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Awesome quilt! Since so many straight lines, maybe something circular?
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Old 04-08-2014, 04:39 AM
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I would keep it simple and just quilt in each square so I wouldn't have to try to quilt the seams. Maybe two straight lines in each square except for the blue and yellow and let that pop those two colors. I might stitch inside each square in a square but I don't know how big those squares are.
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Old 04-08-2014, 05:56 AM
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Originally Posted by sinceresissy View Post
I would keep it simple and just quilt in each square so I wouldn't have to try to quilt the seams. Maybe two straight lines in each square except for the blue and yellow and let that pop those two colors. I might stitch inside each square in a square but I don't know how big those squares are.
The largest piece measures, 5.5cm by 6cm, 4.5cm by 6cm, 3.5cm by 6cm, 2.5 by 6cm and 0.8cm by 6cm

Pieces in the borders(orange borders) are all 3.5cm by 6cm, (black borders)4.5cm by 6cm

As there are so many pieces, I am trying to find a simple yet pleasing quilting pattern. I just want to get this monster finished before September in time for my son's birthday. Thank you for your suggestions.
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Old 04-08-2014, 05:59 AM
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Originally Posted by bjchad View Post
What about a small leaf-like design in each square going from corner to corner and pointing in the direction of the Bargello waves. Kind go like this but a double curve instead of straight lines

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It's hard to draw using a keyboard but maybe you get the idea.

That's something I had not considered. There are quite a number of pieces to quilt into but a good idea, thank you.
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Old 04-08-2014, 06:04 AM
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Originally Posted by nativetexan View Post
Well, I've seen those quilted with stitches going from corner up to corner and down again the other side. like the burgundy fabric, follow that. then the blue and so on. Makes a nice movement of the pattern and simple to do. Look up Images of this pattern to see some. I've yet to make this pattern myself but it's on my list.
Thank you for your suggestions. I have tried looking up the images of the pattern and there are loads but very little detailing quilting post sewing the top. I like your suggestions and the others as well. i am thinking maybe I can include a little of everyone's suggestion as the quilt will allow this in the various borders etc. I am still thinking!
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Old 04-08-2014, 06:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Debbie B View Post
How about quilting feathers that will follow the Bargello pattern up & down? Maybe SITD in the pieced & orange borders. Then more feathers in the black border. Whatever you do, it sure is pretty!
Thank you. I would like to include feathers and hadn't thought of that as an option before. I think that I could get that in the black border as that is wide enough! Yippee!! I hope my quilting skills are up to par! LOL Quick learning curve here! I have never attempted feathers before. Always a first time for everything, seeing that this is my first Bargello that I made without a pattern.
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Originally Posted by Geri B View Post
Metallic emb floss...how durable is that?
I have used embroidery threads since I started quilt making in 2001 and have never had any trouble. The embroidery floss is 6 strands thick and as durable as quilting thread and I always wax the threads to protect them when I am quilting. They are also thicker than the metallic threads for machine quilting. So, for me the threads work fine and are easily accessible.
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Old 04-08-2014, 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by coachmatthewsvhs View Post
How about opposing feathers? Large ones that get smaller towards the top of the lightest color? and then opposite direction, but the same feather?
Yes, I think that I will try some feathers in the black borders. Thank you for the suggestion.
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