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PaperPrincess 02-24-2011 07:14 AM

Since the stitching will be straight lines, you would use your walking foot. I would do a diagonal line across the center one way, then do the other way to form an "X". Then stitch a row on each side of the first line, one going one way and one going the other, then do the same on either side of the second row of stitching. By working from the center and alternating the sitch direction you will minimize distortion. Please let us know if you have more questions!!
Nancy

Kitsie 02-24-2011 08:05 AM


Originally Posted by quilterella
How about a 3 or 4" crosshatch, so you get an allover diamond effect.

Yes, would be my choice, too! Nice colors!

the casual quilter 02-24-2011 08:16 AM

Your top is gorgeous. You quilting plan sounds perfect for this.

nativetexan 02-24-2011 08:37 AM

or sew a straight line through the larger squares and the black ones. looks great!!

AnneT 02-24-2011 11:02 AM

Thank you so much to all of you wonderful ladies who replied ♥ !! This is just one reason to LOVE this board: There are so many helpful and kind folks, it is unbelievable. You just have to ask and you'll get an answer. WONDERFUL!!!
Again, thank you, and of course I'll show pictures of the finished quilt :).

RST 02-24-2011 11:30 AM

I agree that a diagonal line cross hatch suits this pattern. I would probably do some closely spaced (1/4 to 1/2 inch apart) to add interest, particularly if the back is fairly plain and the quilting will show up a lot.

You can take a photograph of the entire quilt, print full page size, then use a marker to draw possible quilting grids, and decide what you like.

RST

sewcrafty 02-25-2011 03:25 AM


Originally Posted by AnneT
Thank you for your suggestions! The majority seems to lean towards diagonal lines. Sounds pretty, and I guess you are right with your advice not to overthink it.

What foot would you use for the diagonals, walking foot or darning foot? FYI, I'm quilting on a Pfaff sewing machine.

You could actually use a couple of feet. You could draw lines and then use reg. walking foot or a SITD walking foot also. I just did this on a quilt and my blocks were small enough so that I didn't have to mark, just do the eyeball thing and it worked with the SITD quilting foot.


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