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    Old 07-21-2011, 06:16 AM
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    I have just finished my first quilt. This is something I have always wanted to learn how to do. It is a Double Irish Chain with a seminole border. It is a queen, probably should have started with something smaller but I didn't want to make something I wouldnt use or need. Anyway, I think the top came out beautiful! I can hardly believe I did it. Now I am having trouble marking it for quilting. Just not sure what to do. I found a heart stencil pattern that I used for the larger blocks but really don't know what to do for smaller ones and the borders? Am open to suggestions. PLEASE! I know it is a personal preference but I would love input!

    This is just a small pic of what it looks like
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    Old 07-21-2011, 08:22 AM
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    Welcome from upstate New York!
    That is beautiful. I cant help with quilting suggestions but I am sure you will get lots of replies!!
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    Old 07-21-2011, 08:27 AM
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    Hello Mammaof5!
    Welcome from Minnesota!
    There are many great quilters who will be able to give you some inspiration for your quilt top.
    Please show us when you are finished!
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    Old 07-21-2011, 01:41 PM
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    Welcome from IL. Great job for the first time.
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    Old 07-21-2011, 01:53 PM
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    My suggestions would be:

    Feather stencils, continuous line stencils, background stencils


    All would be perfect to fill in the spaces and compliment your hearts.
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    Old 07-21-2011, 01:55 PM
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    Welcome from GA, and what a beautiful quilt! I can hardly believe that is your first quilt! my first quilt was no where near so pretty, or so well done!
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    Old 07-21-2011, 02:34 PM
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    Hello and welcome from SW FL. Your quilt is gorgeous. My first quilt is in a box under the bed and will probably stay there forever.
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    Old 07-21-2011, 04:13 PM
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    I know what the feather ones are I think but not sure what you mean with the others?
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    Old 07-21-2011, 04:15 PM
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    I have too much money in this one I sure hope it winds up oon the bed not under. LOL
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    Old 07-21-2011, 04:20 PM
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    Welcome from Montana! What a great job on your first quilt.
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