hand quilting over seams??

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08-28-2011, 07:41 AM

#61

laalaaquilter

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With all those straight lines and angles I'd FMQ with a loop de loop or meander, something curvy.

08-28-2011, 10:15 AM

#62

dublb

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Originally Posted by suzm

I love your quilt!! Have hand quilted one close to your pattern. Kinda of outlined each traingle. Yes it took time, however it set off the quilt. And I would do it again.

I think this would be very pretty, I can see how that would set off your pattern very well! I bet whatever you come up with will be lovely! :thumbup:

08-30-2011, 06:30 AM

#63

MarthaT

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I don't have time to read all the replies, but as an avid handquilter (over 35 yr. experience) that never machine quilts, Yes, you can easily quilt over seams. Just remember if you stitch-in-the-ditch, quilt on the side where the seam is not. (The low side of the seam.) You do want to avoid extra layers. Also avoid quilting where multiple seams come together. You can send me a private message if you need more advice.

08-30-2011, 06:35 AM

#64

MarthaT

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Just looking at the picture again. I would suggest you quilt each "triangle" about 1/4 inch, or a little more, from the seam. Your quilting will form a triangle within the pieced triangle. This will bring out the triangles on the quilt. I like the quilting to enhance the shapes in the piecing, not just meander all over them.

08-30-2011, 04:20 PM

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Marvel

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I really like how you have made the most of these colors. If I were going to hand quilt this top I would just outline the four main sectionsand the cross line through the centers of each block. It should be secure enough with that amount of stitching. It will be lovely when you get it quilted. Its beautiful as it is.

10-21-2011, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BigDog

If it's any consolation, I would rather see a hand quilted quilt with slightly inconsistent stitching than see a machined quilt so loaded up with stitches I can't see the fabric.

Amen to that! :thumbup:

10-21-2011, 11:00 AM

#67

AshleyR

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Originally Posted by mom-6

My reason for doing this is that as a child I entertained myself un-quilting the quilt on my bed! So I'm making it more difficult for this to occur.

I'm glad I'm not the only one who did this!!!! Good idea on back stitching!

10-30-2011, 03:18 PM

#68

Kyiav10

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Do echo quilting on it. You won't have to worry about seems much at all.

Kyia

10-30-2011, 03:37 PM

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Wear a finger cot on your thumb and it will pull the needle through really quickly on those seams. I say go for it!

10-30-2011, 03:44 PM

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cuppi duke

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IU would quilt between the seams and utility quilting qould be a great choice with that pattern. You might also consider crows stitch or mennonite stitch.