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    Old 05-21-2011, 09:57 AM
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    Looks great!
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    Old 05-21-2011, 10:21 AM
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    In the old days they just quilted enough to hold it together and it is printed on the package -- usually the package says something like 4 inches -- it looks lovely and classic without all the machine quilting which takes away the 'loft'.
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    Old 05-21-2011, 10:57 AM
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    AGREE :thumbup: :lol:
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    Old 05-21-2011, 03:07 PM
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    That is really pretty. It looks like it's quilted close enough. I'd call it a job well done!
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    Old 05-21-2011, 04:52 PM
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    Originally Posted by irishrose
    I like less quilting for a softer look and feel. Yours looks perfect to me. The batting package usually tells the minimim distance for quilting, but I can't imagine less than two inches. Smile and pronounce it finished!

    It's avery pretty quilt. Beautiful prints and colors with excellent quilting. Lucky daughter!
    I totally agree with irishrose. For my taste, too much quilting takes the focus away from the fabric and the piecing. And with a quilt that has so many interesting prints, it would get lost anyway. I can't even imagine quilting through heavier fabric by hand. It looks great the way it is.

    Nice work!
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    Old 05-21-2011, 06:26 PM
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    I love your Scripture! Jume
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    Old 05-21-2011, 06:27 PM
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    Originally Posted by Great-great granny
    AGREE :thumbup: :lol:
    I love your quote!
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    Old 05-21-2011, 06:29 PM
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    I can't make a recommendation, but I just finished hand quilting a scant queen size that I have picked up on and off over the last 5-6 years - and I'm still not sure it is enough. I washed it and the batting did fine, but, I may add more quilting. But, like you, I'm tired of it!!!
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    Old 05-21-2011, 06:33 PM
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    now I am no exspert blike this quilters but it looks great to me
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    Old 05-21-2011, 06:34 PM
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    Haven't read all the comments but the Bamboo/Cotton mix battings are usually 8"-10" on the spacing. I think you're good to go! Gorgeous quilt, BTW ;)
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