1930's Machine Quilting Pattern(s)??

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12-14-2011, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Julie in WA

I just checked a book out of our library. It is called Quilting Designs from the Past by Jenny Carr Kinney. It has over 300 historically accurate quilting designs from 1810-1940. It is a fascinating study of quilting...no meandering or stippling... instead the designs are well planned and many are not that difficult.

I found this book on Ebay and just bought it. Looks like I'll be waiting until it arrives to finish my quilt.

12-14-2011, 05:33 AM

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they did a lot of shadow quilting, or SID, but I think a Baptist fan or clam shell would also be nice!

I'm not sure what shadow quilting is. Could you tell me? I don't like to do SID because I can't keep the stitching in the ditch and it looks sloppy when I do it. I've seen others and they do a wonderful job but not me.

12-14-2011, 01:13 PM

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You have a beautiful quilt, and an adorable fur baby! By the way, shadow quilting is my favorite because I too, cannot stay in the ditch. It is following the seam with the pressure foot, so you have an even distance everywhere.

12-14-2011, 01:50 PM

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I believe the most common quilting design of the 30's is the Baptist Fan and would work well with your quilt. Otherwise 1/4" out from selected parts.

12-15-2011, 08:15 AM

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Thank you!

So....is shadow quilting when you quilt 1/4" away from the seam on both sides of it?

12-15-2011, 08:46 AM

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Lovely quilt. I love the look. I was also thinking Baptist fan or clamshell but not sure how those patterns work with machine quilting. I would so some cable or vine in the boarder.