Heritage Quilt Help
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Being the” genealogy buff” that I am, I have taken the info and photos that I have collected for my grandmother’s family and made a heritage quilt. Although I have hand quilted in the past, this is my first machine-quilted project (my “practice quilt”). I have discovered that for me sewing straight lines and quarter-inch seams are not without some effort (seam rippers . . . hallelujah!). Making half-square triangles . . . another story. This is my design, however, and I have worked on it for several months now, photos being another challenge since many were old, faded, and small. I have all the photos (18) and nine-patch squares completed and sewn together so the first, middle, and last row of photos have been sewn together and are presentable. Well, most of the squares fit together; I can live with them!
Question 1: A, B, and C are the fabrics (placed so you can see better images—not part of quilt) I used so you can see how the design goes together using these fabrics. I want to incorporate the two written strips in the quilt. They would be 36 inches across and have the writing that you see. My dilemma . . . my first thoughts were to print them but printing 36-inch banners are a challenge. My next thought . . . embroidery, which would make the quilt look more finished, I think. My question . . . can anyone on the Board do this or know of someone who could embroider these strips for me at a reasonable price. I know there are embroidery experts out there. I can hand embroider but believe machine embroidery would look more finished. Your thoughts on this.
Question 2: The triangle diamond blocks are made from fabric A and B. The contrast between the two fabrics is more defined on the computer than finished product. Photo 2 shows some finished blocks. What do you think? I think the cream fabric as diamond shape center would not quite right. Is there enough contrast?
My thanks to all the quilting experts on the Board. I have picked up so many tips and learned so many things from you . . . you are such a supportive expert group of ladies and gents.
Question 1: A, B, and C are the fabrics (placed so you can see better images—not part of quilt) I used so you can see how the design goes together using these fabrics. I want to incorporate the two written strips in the quilt. They would be 36 inches across and have the writing that you see. My dilemma . . . my first thoughts were to print them but printing 36-inch banners are a challenge. My next thought . . . embroidery, which would make the quilt look more finished, I think. My question . . . can anyone on the Board do this or know of someone who could embroider these strips for me at a reasonable price. I know there are embroidery experts out there. I can hand embroider but believe machine embroidery would look more finished. Your thoughts on this.
Question 2: The triangle diamond blocks are made from fabric A and B. The contrast between the two fabrics is more defined on the computer than finished product. Photo 2 shows some finished blocks. What do you think? I think the cream fabric as diamond shape center would not quite right. Is there enough contrast?
My thanks to all the quilting experts on the Board. I have picked up so many tips and learned so many things from you . . . you are such a supportive expert group of ladies and gents.
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Personally, I think you need to swap out the A fabric.
While muted is great for the style of the quilt, you can hardly see the actual square in a square piecing in the block.
The block looks nicer in the 1st pic than the actual block does - and I don't think the white would be good substitute.
The bright white would take away from those banners - which I'm sure someone here can embroider for you.
You just need to go a bit lighter for the tan fabric, so it contracts nicely with the B fabric (just like your original picture)
I think your family photos and 9 patch blocks look fabulous.
You did a terrific job in designing a really striking layout, and your family is going to love and treasure it for years to come.
And welcome!!
While muted is great for the style of the quilt, you can hardly see the actual square in a square piecing in the block.
The block looks nicer in the 1st pic than the actual block does - and I don't think the white would be good substitute.
The bright white would take away from those banners - which I'm sure someone here can embroider for you.
You just need to go a bit lighter for the tan fabric, so it contracts nicely with the B fabric (just like your original picture)
I think your family photos and 9 patch blocks look fabulous.
You did a terrific job in designing a really striking layout, and your family is going to love and treasure it for years to come.
And welcome!!
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