To sandwich or not to sandwich....That is one of the questions.
05-21-2009, 04:10 PM
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Penny...Your blocks are lovely! Only you can make the right decision for you, but when I do applique, I do the blanket stitch or whatever I am going to do to actually hold the applique in place on each individual block...prior to sandwiching the quilt.
Then when I sandwich, I do an outline stitch right outside the outer edge of the blanket stitched applique...then continue and do whatever type of quilting I want.
Good luck...this is going to be really pretty!
Then when I sandwich, I do an outline stitch right outside the outer edge of the blanket stitched applique...then continue and do whatever type of quilting I want.
Good luck...this is going to be really pretty!
05-21-2009, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by sandpat
Penny...Your blocks are lovely! Only you can make the right decision for you, but when I do applique, I do the blanket stitch or whatever I am going to do to actually hold the applique in place on each individual block...prior to sandwiching the quilt.
Then when I sandwich, I do an outline stitch right outside the outer edge of the blanket stitched applique...then continue and do whatever type of quilting I want.
Good luck...this is going to be really pretty!
Then when I sandwich, I do an outline stitch right outside the outer edge of the blanket stitched applique...then continue and do whatever type of quilting I want.
Good luck...this is going to be really pretty!
05-25-2009, 08:29 PM
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imho, i agree with sandpat. that's a great method. it keeps the back nice and clean.
when you do the echo quilting i think it would look nicer in plain stitching than zigzag. the zigzag would detract from the pretty fabrics and beautiful shapes on the blocks. i would keep everything else simple. the only exception might be colored thread.
keep on posting this. it's coming along just wonderfully! i can't wait to see it finished (and on my bed).
when you do the echo quilting i think it would look nicer in plain stitching than zigzag. the zigzag would detract from the pretty fabrics and beautiful shapes on the blocks. i would keep everything else simple. the only exception might be colored thread.
keep on posting this. it's coming along just wonderfully! i can't wait to see it finished (and on my bed).
05-26-2009, 09:03 AM
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First, your heart blocks are absolutely gorgeous. I've never seen this version of a Dresden Plate before, and I love it :D
My comment is about the batting. Polar fleece stretches, so pin well before quilting - every 3 inches if you have enough safety pins! I know this from sad experience :x :x :x For machine quilting, you should pin-baste - not thread baste, because threads that get caught in the machine quilting are notoriously hard to remove :cry: If you lived in the US and had access to a quilt store, I would suggest cotton batting for machine quilting (or 80% cotton, 20% poly), because I've found it works best for me. You could consider bringing that back from your next trip to the states.
My comment is about the batting. Polar fleece stretches, so pin well before quilting - every 3 inches if you have enough safety pins! I know this from sad experience :x :x :x For machine quilting, you should pin-baste - not thread baste, because threads that get caught in the machine quilting are notoriously hard to remove :cry: If you lived in the US and had access to a quilt store, I would suggest cotton batting for machine quilting (or 80% cotton, 20% poly), because I've found it works best for me. You could consider bringing that back from your next trip to the states.
05-26-2009, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by butterflywing
imho, i agree with sandpat. that's a great method. it keeps the back nice and clean.
when you do the echo quilting i think it would look nicer in plain stitching than zigzag. the zigzag would detract from the pretty fabrics and beautiful shapes on the blocks. i would keep everything else simple. the only exception might be colored thread.
keep on posting this. it's coming along just wonderfully! i can't wait to see it finished (and on my bed).
butterflywing:
I agree with you both. I have decided to do the around the pieces of the hearts first and then sandwich the quilt and do a plain echo stitch around each large heart. I am following the advice one of the gals gave me and experimenting on a sample piece to see what type of quilting to do.
I am trying hand quilting using blanket and chain stitch with regular quilting thread and then trying embrodiery thread of different thicknesses. I am also going to see how the zig-zag machine stitches look around a piece. I think the zig-zag is going to win out.
Thanks so much for your input. Like I told Pat I really value your opinion. You all do such beautiful work and inspire me everytime I come on the forum.
when you do the echo quilting i think it would look nicer in plain stitching than zigzag. the zigzag would detract from the pretty fabrics and beautiful shapes on the blocks. i would keep everything else simple. the only exception might be colored thread.
keep on posting this. it's coming along just wonderfully! i can't wait to see it finished (and on my bed).
butterflywing:
I agree with you both. I have decided to do the around the pieces of the hearts first and then sandwich the quilt and do a plain echo stitch around each large heart. I am following the advice one of the gals gave me and experimenting on a sample piece to see what type of quilting to do.
I am trying hand quilting using blanket and chain stitch with regular quilting thread and then trying embrodiery thread of different thicknesses. I am also going to see how the zig-zag machine stitches look around a piece. I think the zig-zag is going to win out.
Thanks so much for your input. Like I told Pat I really value your opinion. You all do such beautiful work and inspire me everytime I come on the forum.
05-26-2009, 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by JoanneS
First, your heart blocks are absolutely gorgeous. I've never seen this version of a Dresden Plate before, and I love it :D
My comment is about the batting. Polar fleece stretches, so pin well before quilting - every 3 inches if you have enough safety pins! I know this from sad experience :x :x :x For machine quilting, you should pin-baste - not thread baste, because threads that get caught in the machine quilting are notoriously hard to remove :cry: If you lived in the US and had access to a quilt store, I would suggest cotton batting for machine quilting (or 80% cotton, 20% poly), because I've found it works best for me. You could consider bringing that back from your next trip to the states.
My comment is about the batting. Polar fleece stretches, so pin well before quilting - every 3 inches if you have enough safety pins! I know this from sad experience :x :x :x For machine quilting, you should pin-baste - not thread baste, because threads that get caught in the machine quilting are notoriously hard to remove :cry: If you lived in the US and had access to a quilt store, I would suggest cotton batting for machine quilting (or 80% cotton, 20% poly), because I've found it works best for me. You could consider bringing that back from your next trip to the states.
Thanks for your advice on the polar fleece. You are right it stretches a lot. I use the pinning method they taught me in the quilting store I use to go to. Always pin a hand width apart. I have small hands so when I make a fist I measure side width which for me is about 3 1/2 inches. The hardest time I have is with how much it stretches. It is hard to get it to lay flat and not have it stretch too much. Did my oldest grandson's Christmas quilt in that. Thank God I had a walking foot or I would never been able to quilt it. You are also right about trying to pull the stitches out, it is hard to do.
Thank you for your tips. I really appreciate it.
Read you and you DH are going on a cruise to Spain and France. Read the thread that Elle has been writing on about the material Terri sent her. Hope you both have a wonderful time.
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05-26-2009, 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by gaigai
Hi Penny
If you will send me a PM with your address, I'll send you some batting. I have a big bin full in my garage that's just waiting for someone to claim it.
Gai
If you will send me a PM with your address, I'll send you some batting. I have a big bin full in my garage that's just waiting for someone to claim it.
Gai
How very thoughtful of you. You are so generous to offer. I am truly moved. I sent you a PM. Kick off your shoes it is a long one but wanted to let you know how I felt.
Thank you so much and warmest regards,
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