I hope everyone is not getting bored looking at this one. (I'm a slow quilter) This is my first time to SID! I'm so excited to finally try it! I did have trouble seeing where to turn thru the needle hole of the walking foot so I had hubby modify it a little and it went better from there. There were a few tension problems too. And of course, I'm showing you the best part ;) So I was thinking I might try a little fmq and make wavy lines in the water part. What do you think? Will it look funny on the back to have every other one with that extra line in it?

Unless you are putting the quilt into a show, no one will see the back of it. When I quilt, it's all about the front. So, I do whatever quilting will make the front look best.

Very nicely done.

It you want FMQ, go for it. It will look fine on the back, too.

Jenell, it looks like you did a really good job with the SID -- both front and back. I don't think it would look strange to do the wavy fmq...but that's just my opinion....I actually think it would look neat.

I finally broke down and bought a SID foot for my machine. I really like it, as the guide keeps me in the ditch. Some people don't like them, but I do.

I like to see the quilting so SID is not somthing I usually do. I say go for the extra stiching.

OBTW you missed a pin there.

I think you did a marvalous job!

I bought this machine on HSN and it came with lots of feet! I have no clue what most of them are! But there is one I think is a SID foot but it's adjustable for echo quilting too. I tried to use that but was afraid that little screw would back itself out and I would be in trouble. Also, some of my seams didn't match up just right so I thought it would send me off in an odd direction. Maybe I can post one foot a week and you can all tell me what they are! LOL

Ducky I tried mine on one of the doll quilts. It is a frustration for me. I like it cause it makes staying in the ditch easier, but I have an Accufeed and I cannot use the SID foot with that. SO I have to choose!!

I think it looks great.

I think you did a great job. If you want to add some free motion quilting go for it. I think it looks fine the way it is though.

Love your quilt!!! :D :D :D I think adding the wavy lines would be a great addition to what you have already done. You could also choose a different design in the sections that are not water, too :wink:

You can go to a online sewing center and search "presser feet" and it will bring them all up and you can compare yours to theirs. :D

I think it looks great. It probably does not need more. But if you want to do more to it, go for it!!!

You will never know how it will look unless you try it. With quilting, you have to be brave. Sometimes the hard part is stopping once you get on a roll. If you want waves, put 'em in there!! I think they would be a fabulous addition on the front, and the back.

Wow,wow i really like it

I just LOVE the fabric with the Manatee's on it!
I love manatee's!

I think you did a great job on the SID -- if you think it needs more quilting, then you need to do more quilting. The quilt will tell you when you are done :roll:

Looks good. If you want to try the wavy, go for it! If you are thinking about it and want to do it and don't you will alway think, I should have tried it! Don't worry about the back, when will it be seen? Is it supposed to be reversible? Before you are finished, make your label and put it on when you are doing the binding and save yourself some stitching. :lol:

Oh, it looks great! I have been waiting to see pictures of this- if you have been posting in-progress ones, I guess I missed them.

I don't think I would bother with the waves. I like to get the things done with! LOL! And it looks great like it is. But if you want to, more quilting can only make it better, right?

wonderful quilt.... :-o

I think the waves would look really good....a bit of curve is always nice. I don't think it would look weird from the back, and anyway it is your design so go for it. Great job and really lovely colours.

I like it!! Great job!

Kyia

Your quilt couldn't have turned
out any nicer!! :D It's a matter
of personal preference, as to
weather you want to do more!!
Maybe try it out on a practice piece.
:D :D :D :D :D :D

Wow, that's a beautiful quilt. Makes me want to go to the pool! :) I'm going to be waffly here and say that I think it would look good either way, with or without the extra stitching. You're doing a great job on it, be sure to show us the finished quilt!

I really like how your quilt turned out, and your SID looks great. Go for the wavey lines - it's YOUR quilt!

The SID foot is the one with a straight thin metal piece hanging down perpendicular to the foot right in front of where the needle will sew - you can see it, and use it to guide the foot along the seam.

It's also called the edge-stitching foot. If your machine allows you to move the needle, you can move the needle to the right or left and stitch the edges of - whatever you want to stitch the edges of! Quilt, cuffs, collar.

Great job!

Oh, please do post your feet. I would love to know what some of mine are used for (smiles). I feel silly for not knowing.

I think it looks terrific. I don't know much about quilting as I tie all mine., But I sure do love yours

very nice

You did a great job!!