This is the finished top for my son's quilt. He went with me to the LQS and he picked out a moss green for the back of it. But here is the question----since this is so busy would it be better to just stitch in the ditch as opposed to having it quilted?

you could do some simple diagonal stitches through the squares.that would give it enough movement and be simple enough for a male's taste. great quilt.

It is a beautiful quilt and I don't see any reason why you shouldn't stitch in the ditch. I really like stitch in the ditch myself.

It is definitely personal preference, but an all over quilt pattern would make those lovely patterns pop. IMHO.

What I would do with this quilt is SitD, then a bit of ornimental quilting in the gold blocks and border. I used to quilt everything heavily, but I am more laid back these days.

I agree with QM, I would do the same. Lovely quilt!

I think it does need a little more than a stitch in a ditch.

I think stitch in the ditch. That is how I do all of my quilts. Heavier quilting would detract from the beautiful florals in this quilt. IMO

Same here

This was my first thought as well. I love diagonal quilting.

beautiful!!!! Love the fabrics he chose.

I agree :)

I think a simple stipple would be good...not too fancy for a guy.

I think it calls for a bit more than stitch in the ditch - maybe a larger all over stipple or meander?

I think an allover quilting would look better.

I don't think it's really all that busy. I am a fan of SID but I think an overall pattern would look great too.

Beautiful quilt. I would SID. QM had a good recommendation. i hope your son loves it. I certainly do!

Either SID or FMQ will look great. Your quilt is beautiful.

So pretty!

My preference would be an all over meandering. Beautiful quilt.

I am not sure about the quilting but it is very pretty.

That is simple gorgeous. Need some design to bring out the colors and design.

He has good taste. Ask him what he would prefer; you may get a surprising answer.

Beautiful quilt and Im a big fan of quilting in the ditch.

I agree. Love the colors in this quilt!!

I think something like a sunflower all over design would work well with the fabrics

shadow quilting would make the blocks stand out. Perhaps shadow in the white blocks and STID on the darks

Mim

It is a beautiful quilt.

I would like the diagonal stitching.

I would do an all over pattern even a simple stippling would look great

An allover pattern would look great on the quilt. It wouldn't take away from the quilt, and there are several masculine patterns to choose from.

You'll have as many opinions as you have tastes. Some of us aren't into all the fancy quilting and for some you just can't do too much quilting. Go with what you like and you can't go wrong. It's s really nice quilt, your son must have inherited his taste.

I think I would do the cross hatch quilting on it. It is beautiful & the cross hatch wouldn't take away from its beauty.

I vote for a simple all over quilting rather than stitch in ditch. The fabrics are gorgeous and a more curvy stitching would enhance the quilt - IMHO.

Be sure to show us what you decide on -- I'm sure we will like what ever method you choose

Mim

It's beautiful. Personally I like to do cross hatching through the squares - corner to corner, just sew through the squares corner to corner in both directions.

Gorgeous quilt, no opinion on the quilting tho!!!

ooooooh that's so pretty

What is the name of this pattern?

I vote to have it quilted. Love the quilt.
IdahoSandy

Depends on how big those squares are and what the suggested distance to quilt is for the batting you use. You may need to do more than stitch in the ditch to keep the batting stable when it is washed