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05-30-2011, 08:34 AM

katier825

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I'm undecided what to do with the quilting on this baby quilt. I will probably stitch in the ditch around the sashing. I could use some ideas for the large blocks and 9-patch blocks. I don't want to do diagonal stitching in the 9patch. I am fairly comfortable with FMQ. What would you do?

EDIT: It's really straight, it's just hanging crooked. :)

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05-30-2011, 08:35 AM

BrandyMcCoy

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Cute! Little stars to mimic the starfish or waves

05-30-2011, 08:37 AM

FranW

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What an adorable top! I have trouble with the quilting part, too. Usually I just meander.

05-30-2011, 08:53 AM

neeng

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I agree, waves!

05-30-2011, 09:01 AM

MawMaw B

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Follow the curly Q's (for want of better explanation) in your large blocks.

05-30-2011, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MawMaw B

Follow the curly Q's (for want of better explanation) in your large blocks.

Exactly what I thought. Follow the swirly design that is representing the water that is beige in color in the large blocks. When you get to a sea critter just follow the tan outline of that as well. It will look terrific and no marking needed!

05-30-2011, 09:06 AM

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It is a cute quilt. I usually just meander.

05-30-2011, 09:19 AM

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That was my first thought too, follow the swirly lines in the big blocks, and then do a starfish or turtle or fish outline in the nine patches. Maybe a different one in each nine patch?
very cute quilt!