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08-14-2011, 10:25 AM

#41

bjchad

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Originally Posted by Chicca

Well I am going to be different....the big flowers just jump out at me and I would chose to do various sized flowers. Maybe adding some leaves and fun curly stems. The bold and bright fabrics are fabulous, you created a grand quilt. Thank you for sharing.

I was thinking flowers, too. In keeping with the hawaian theme.

08-14-2011, 10:52 AM

#42

TammyB

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A repeated hibiscus flower would do nicely. I made three tropical quilts last year and I had my longarmer use that pattern. It was gorgeous.

08-14-2011, 11:58 AM

#43

mariebaker

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I love this quilt. In my quilt universe you can never have too much print!
Since I do lots like this, I can say that I agree w/ those that suggest a meandering all-over. It just isn't worth the time to do fussy quilting when it doesn't really show up :-D :-D

08-14-2011, 01:18 PM

#44

gypsylady5

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I vote for the meander as well. Fancy quilting won't show up, so save yourself the work. Great qulit.

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Originally Posted by dungeonquilter

I think an all over meander would work best. The quilting isn't really going to show up much with the quilt so busy already.
I like the way you have used the fabric.

08-14-2011, 01:25 PM

#45

teacherbailey

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I love Hawaiian prints! I agree with the allover meander or something simple since it won't show much......unless you have something you want to practice, like machine quilting feathers or something like that----this is the perfect quilt to practice on!

08-14-2011, 02:32 PM

#46

Totsy

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I agree with Luvspaper. It seems the majority thinks you should meander. Since I prefer hand stitching, I stay away from meandering. It would be a good time to do diagonal lines in both directions or to use a pattern or several patterns you would like to practice before using them on a future quilt.