Split Decision Quilt
02-08-2014, 10:30 AM
#31
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You might try cross hatching. I do mine by laying a length of blue painters tape along one of middle diagonal lines and then stitching next to the tape. The tape is your guide to a straight line. Then just move the tape across the quilt and go down the other side. Keep moving the tape. When it stops sticking use a new piece of tape. You never have to turn the quilt except at the ends of each row. Make sure you alternate which direction you hit each time to prevent puckers.
02-08-2014, 12:11 PM
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The pattern is Split Decision in the magazine McCall's Quick Quilts in the June/July 2012 issue. I actually really like the wavy lines idea, I found this and fell in love with it:
http://www.freshlypieced.com/2011/01...-quilting.html
However, I don't have a wavy line setting on my machine! The closest thing I have is a zig zag stitch, which is close but not exactly what I want
I wish I had a more advanced machine!
http://www.freshlypieced.com/2011/01...-quilting.html
However, I don't have a wavy line setting on my machine! The closest thing I have is a zig zag stitch, which is close but not exactly what I want
I wish I had a more advanced machine!Edit: I just checked the link you posted. Those wavy lines are indeed made with a decorative stitch -- usually called a serpentine stitch. This is different from my suggestion in that it creates very even waves. The photo I posted is made with just a straight stitch, and the lines are purposely uneven.
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02-08-2014, 02:16 PM
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try number 18 or 23 and lengthen the stitch and see if that will work. Mine goes three stitches to the left then three stitches to the right and with the stitch lengthened it looks pretty good, more pointed than curved. though.
02-08-2014, 02:51 PM
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I really love your quilt! I found the pattern online for those who may want it http://www.mccallsquilting.com/patte...html?idx=14052
02-08-2014, 03:41 PM
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I would stitch in the directions of the large pieced triangle. Here is the center of a quilt that shows you the directions of the quilt lines. I would measure the width between the HST piecing and see what number it is divisible by. The quilting would enhanced with the lines being in the same direction as the large pieced HST. Good Luck. Excellent choices on your fabric palette !!
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