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    Old 12-27-2012, 09:54 AM
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    Default Quilting advice & suggestions for my very first quilt please

    Here is a pic of my very very first quilt top, as you can see it's a mixed sampler which I made at a weekly class. Photos is a few weeks old & the border have been added since.

    I would like to machine quilt for speed but I am definitely not up to fmq.......shall I stick to in the ditch and echo etc.

    ALL suggestions gratefully received ladies.

    Thanks, ellie xx
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    Old 12-27-2012, 09:58 AM
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    WOW - Just beautiful, great job and thank you for sharing
    Have a Blessed day
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    Old 12-27-2012, 09:59 AM
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    Wow Ellie this is simply amazing!!!! I just want you to know it is gorgeous!!!
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    Old 12-27-2012, 10:11 AM
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    Stunning quilt, your work is wonderful!!!!!
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    Old 12-27-2012, 10:13 AM
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    try stitching 1/4 inch away from seams. lovely quilt!!
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    Old 12-27-2012, 10:27 AM
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    I agree with stitch 1\4 inch away from the seams. It is absolutely beautiful!
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    Old 12-27-2012, 11:25 AM
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    Amazing job. Love the colors. Stitch in the ditch and echo would look great!
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    Old 12-27-2012, 11:34 AM
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    Well, you did a fabulous job on this, your first quilt. I would keep that teacher close by. Just wonderful.

    To stitch in the ditch would be quite an undertaking by hand or machine but would be beautiful on the front and back.

    An all over pattern would get it done fast.

    It is so wonderful I would have to ask myself which style would do it the most justice and go from there.

    peace
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    Old 12-27-2012, 11:48 AM
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    you did a great job on your first quilt. sorry, no quilting suggestions
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    Old 12-27-2012, 11:55 AM
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    very nice first quilt great colors!!!
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