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02-12-2011, 03:51 PM

#21

bamamama

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Your quilt is georgeous! I have not put my first quilt on the long arm yet... (still practicing). Scared to death that I'll mess it up and have to take out stitches. I think you did a beautiful job!

02-12-2011, 04:01 PM

#22

luvstitches

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Stitching4Fun

Why can't you just do the small meandering inside the larger one?

That is a good idea too. I was thinking the smaller meander would make the applique pop out so that is why I didn't use it in the final borders.

02-13-2011, 05:05 AM

#23

duckydo

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It looks great! I would leave it the way it is or do the ribbon

02-13-2011, 05:57 AM

#24

lovedquilts

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It is alot of work and will be very time comsuming, I agree about making the large stipple into a swirly ribbon. It should go alot faster and look beautiful. Oh yea the quilt is beautiful.

02-13-2011, 06:34 AM

#25

rosemaynes

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I have not had the opportunity to try this out... but I just was in a longarm class all day yesterday and was told that you can use an electric mustache trimmer to take out your longarming. You turn it on and get it between the top and the batting and it will cut your threads with out cutting your fabric..... Just had to share this. :roll:

02-13-2011, 06:48 AM

#26

MaryAnna

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Candace

You can always remove stitches. But just how many hours are you willing to put into stitch removal? I think it's beautiful as is. If you want more stitching maybe echo the large meander making a double ribbon type effect?

Ditto here! Your quilt is beautiful!
Blessings,
MaryAnna

02-13-2011, 06:57 AM

#27

katlady

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There is nothing wrong with the meandering in the borders it looks great.

02-13-2011, 07:00 AM

#28

tgreen130

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I would leave it alone. The main focus of your eye is drawn to the applique and red pieces so rather than rework it I would just leave it alone. Ripping out long arm stitches can sometimes be a disaster leaving holes where the large needle went in and out or possibly even accidental tears from ripping the stitches out. It looks crisp and clean and wonderful the way it is. Nice job!

02-13-2011, 07:11 AM

#29

QuiltNama

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You did a beautiful job on your quilting. I agree with the others that if you are not happy with the outside meandering, turn it into a ribbon. Then you will have learned another new skill on the longarm. Lovely quilt.