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Old 10-26-2011, 06:21 PM
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Do I need to quilt something on the 2 thin strips between the 2 larger strips? There's about 6 inches between the 2 at the widest point. Don't really know what I could quilt there so if I do need to do something...any suggestions?
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Old 10-26-2011, 06:23 PM
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Depends on the batting. It should say on your batting how far apart you quilt
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Old 10-26-2011, 06:24 PM
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Seems you would need *something* in there ... maybe a bunch of little holly berries every few inches?
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Old 10-26-2011, 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Dolphyngyrl
Depends on the batting. It should say on your batting how far apart you quilt
Not sure which batting I used but I'd guess it's probably about 8 inches since that's what I try to buy.
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Originally Posted by KerryK
Seems you would need *something* in there ... maybe a bunch of little holly berries every few inches?
Ohhhhhhhh that's a good idea! :thumbup: Thanks! :-D
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Yes, you do... but also check your batting instructions.. but you could SID... stitch in the ditch or do a wavy on the seams.. but you need something to hold the top, batting and backing together.
Nice quilting so far.
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no unquilted area should be larger than your closed fist
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Old 10-26-2011, 06:27 PM
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It depends on what you are using for batting whether or not you need to put some quilting in there. If the bag says you do need some quilting, why not just go down between the two strips --In the ditch??
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Originally Posted by grandmajuki
Yes, you do... but also check your batting instructions.. but you could SID... stitch in the ditch or do a wavy on the seams.. but you need something to hold the top, batting and backing together.
Nice quilting so far.
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Thanks, Judy. I agree it does need something.
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Old 10-26-2011, 06:32 PM
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something like ribbon candy. tight curves. i tried to copy a pic in here but couldn't. the hard colorful ribbon candy I remember from my childhood. it's still out there. i never liked it myself but it was pretty.
and i would do more in the green also. the top one you could just do scallop type curves on either side and the larger green border at least do one more holly leaf below where necessary to help fill in more. that would make it areas of three holly leaves going across.
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