I need your help/opinion/ideas! Please!!!
05-23-2012, 07:07 AM
#42
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I have a 3rd option, which I think would be a little easier. It would be to use black thread, a walking foot, and a serpentine stitch down the middle of all the black sashing. The advantage of a serpentine stitch is that you can sew it very fast and not be overly concerned about staying exactly on the line (or in the middle); small variations don't show up in a serpentine. I am suggesting just one line down the middle because the sashing is narrow and it would cut the amount of sewing time in half (compared to doing the serpentine on top of each black seam).
regina
05-23-2012, 07:16 AM
#45
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Quilt reminds me of window frames, stained glass panels.
I would quilt along, close to but not in the ditch, on the "glass panel" side, using light neutral thread. This adds a textural effect and makes the black frames pop.
Just my 2c worth
I would quilt along, close to but not in the ditch, on the "glass panel" side, using light neutral thread. This adds a textural effect and makes the black frames pop.
Just my 2c worth
05-23-2012, 07:16 AM
#46
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I'd stay with something using straight lines -- either SID or option 2. My opinion is that introducing curves or meanders would detract from the overall design. Just my 2 cents! Lovely quilt!
05-23-2012, 09:46 AM
#49
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I agree and vote for hope to quilt's option. I think you need something different than more straight lines. The circles would make it pop. Let us know what you decide to do and please post pictures when done.
Good Luck
Good Luck
05-23-2012, 10:01 AM
#50
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Gorgeous quilt!
I definitely would not do #1.
I vote for either SID or stitching inside the 'windows' with matching color or varigated thread.
Looking at the picture again, I don't really see a need to stitch on the black at all since it is so narrow.
I definitely would not do #1.
I vote for either SID or stitching inside the 'windows' with matching color or varigated thread.
Looking at the picture again, I don't really see a need to stitch on the black at all since it is so narrow.
Last edited by mom-6; 05-23-2012 at 10:07 AM.
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