Finished my 2nd quilt top! Any ideas for quilting?
10-22-2010, 05:37 PM
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So happy with the way my 2nd quilt top has turned out! It needs to be layered, quilted and then the binding will be the darker lavender color that's in the sashing.
Now to the quilting...since it's going to be used on a daily basis I was thinking of SID along the 9 inch blocks (this might make it more durable is what I was thinking...is this right?) and then hand stitching something in the 9 patch blocks...probably in the white blocks. Never having done hand quilting but wanting to learn...any one have any ideas what might be a good way to start?
I have just enough floral fabric left to make a pair of pillow cases to match. I made this quilt in honor of my Grandma, Elinor, and my Mother, Virginia. They were both remarkable women. They would have both been so pleased (and surprised!) to see this! ;-)
Now to the quilting...since it's going to be used on a daily basis I was thinking of SID along the 9 inch blocks (this might make it more durable is what I was thinking...is this right?) and then hand stitching something in the 9 patch blocks...probably in the white blocks. Never having done hand quilting but wanting to learn...any one have any ideas what might be a good way to start?
I have just enough floral fabric left to make a pair of pillow cases to match. I made this quilt in honor of my Grandma, Elinor, and my Mother, Virginia. They were both remarkable women. They would have both been so pleased (and surprised!) to see this! ;-)
This is a queen size
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Side view so show the border which will have a dk. lavender binding when it's done
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I'm thinking of quilting inside the white blocks...ideas?
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10-22-2010, 05:45 PM
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What does it say on the batting package, as to how far apart the stitching can be? If it is to be used daily as you said, you may want to SID the whole thing and them decorate with the heart quilting, as you suggested.
10-22-2010, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by wolfkitty
What does it say on the batting package, as to how far apart the stitching can be? If it is to be used daily as you said, you may want to SID the whole thing and them decorate with the heart quilting, as you suggested.
Good point! This is Dream Cotton...100% cotton...and it says the stitching may be up to 8 inches apart...and these are nine inch blocks. Probably would be better to SID the whole thing as you suggested. Then do something else in the white blocks. BTW, what's the best method of drawing a design on the blocks that will wash out?
10-22-2010, 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by moonwolf23
Hearts?
What was the ladies who you are honoring favorite symbol?
What was the ladies who you are honoring favorite symbol?
10-22-2010, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by karenm36
Originally Posted by moonwolf23
Hearts?
What was the ladies who you are honoring favorite symbol?
What was the ladies who you are honoring favorite symbol?
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