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Old 08-21-2022, 05:53 AM
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I am an amateur FMQ w my Janome regular machine. I like to be creative, non-traditional. I like trying a different pattern for quilting with each new quilt. I am drawing a blank on how to quilt this quilt I've pieced. I call it "City scape". I know there's a great way to quilt this quilt. I have a black backing and dark gray (or black) thread. Maybe if anyone has some ideas that will be enough to get started and I can get back on track. Thanks for your help!
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Old 08-21-2022, 10:04 AM
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I would do something loopy or swirly in the yellow and maybe straight lines in your skyline. A quick and easy modern background option is what I call overlapping boxes. like a meander but with straight lines and you can cross over yourself as much as you want! and, no, you don't need a ruler, that would just be irritating.
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Old 08-21-2022, 12:46 PM
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I've used the boxes pattern to quilt a modern quilt. Once you get the hang of it, it's easy and looks really nice.

For future reference, I have Leah Day's 365 free motion quilting designs book. Its very helpful to get inspiration.
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Old 08-21-2022, 05:52 PM
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city scape, why not city sky lines of different cities.
some cities a person can recognize with just the outline. just an idea
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Old 08-21-2022, 06:30 PM
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A burst like rays of the sun in the yellow and maybe city words for the rest. Cafe, boutique, city block, department store.
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Old 08-22-2022, 06:50 AM
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Why not tiny spider webs. They are not too hard to create.
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Old 08-25-2022, 06:46 PM
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These are all great ideas. Thanks for helping. I'm so thrilled.
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