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    Old 06-18-2010, 04:23 PM
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    I just finished this quilt top and can not figure out what to do about the quilting. I only have a tabletop quilting machine but the feed dogs do drop so I have used it a few times. This is for my stepdaughters first baby so I think I want to hand quilt it but I don't know what would look best or pattern to use. Obvioulsy I am needing help...any suggestions?
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    Old 06-18-2010, 04:26 PM
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    Hmmm that one is tough one. I love how his name is in the border! Maybe just loops or meander on that one. Nice quilt.
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    Old 06-18-2010, 04:33 PM
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    I think I would go to Joann's and get one of the stencils for a large circle design to go in the middle of the solid area. They are easy to use if you get a water soluable pen to draw the design onto your fabric, then free motion quilt the design. Then I would sew up the center of the dark blue blocks. Once you get going it will all fall into place. It is a very pretty quilt!
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    Old 06-18-2010, 04:38 PM
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    How did you get his name like that, that is really nice :-)
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    Old 06-18-2010, 04:51 PM
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    Nice quilt. You have lots of space to show off your quilting....hand or machine. Maybe Large K and J's. subtle but a neat effect.
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    Old 06-18-2010, 04:51 PM
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    im no help, but love the quilt
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    Old 06-18-2010, 04:53 PM
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    Thanks, I cut the 6" border 8" and had a girl with an embrodery machine to put the name on it. Then I cut it to 6 inches and added it to the quilt.
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    Old 06-18-2010, 04:54 PM
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    nice idea, thanks
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    Old 06-18-2010, 04:54 PM
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    Gorgeous quilt! Love the name like that. Can't help you with the quilting, but I'm sure you'll find the right design.
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    Old 06-18-2010, 05:50 PM
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    I just finished one for my DGD, and did baby bottles, blocks, books, and pacifiers/rattles on it.
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