Boston1954

I am getting ready to make 12 blocks of the Maple Leaf from the quilterscache.com site.

I wonder if it would be a good idea to do the stems on the leaves differently than how she shows them. Do you think it would look okay if I just did a satin stitch in the color of the fabric in each block?

Please take a little look and tell me what you think.

amma

I think that is a great idea :D:D:D

HeatherQuilts

I think a satin stitch would be fine, but I would do something darker than the background fabric, just to make sure they stand out.
I bet this will be pretty!

Oh, I think you mean use the color in the leaves as the satin stitch... I think that would look nice!

Boston1954

You don't think it would be to skinny?

DebraK

I think your idea would give your quilt more interest.

Pam

What about doing a bias tape, then you can curve it? A quick top stitch down each side, you could even to that in a decorative stitch, adding even more interest.

Fabaddict

it is your quilt, which do you like best. I would try one square first to see how it looked. then go from there

Pam

Making your own bias tape is super simple!

ann clare

I would do one block and then decide.

Boston1954

Is there a tute for that?