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03-14-2012, 06:50 PM

#11

GailG

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I love the colors. The pattern is great! Good luck on the quilting. All I know how to do is stitch in the ditch and cross-hatching, so probably the suggestions of using the painter's tape is what I woud have to do.

03-18-2012, 03:56 PM

#12

Taughtby Grandma

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dunster

I think you did a super job. My first quilt wasn't nearly that complex. If you're planning to try FMQ, just do a meander for the first try.

I agree with Dunster. Nice job!

03-18-2012, 09:14 PM

#13

PhotoKevin

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Quote:

Originally Posted by chairjogger

First top, free motion is a lot to tackle, use painters blue tape to keep lines srtaight and machine quilt,,not through tape but along side of edge. Miss the black and blue patches..just to stop yellow from bagging. Use the longest machine stitch. Otherwise, stitch in ditch in blue and black blocks. :0)

I agree Mary Ann.......I used painters tape for the first quilt I quilted, and I was very pleased with the results.

03-18-2012, 09:33 PM

#14

Painiacs

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I agree with Mary Ann!!

03-19-2012, 12:38 AM

#15

lpsewing

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Your first top is gorgeous !
I'd suggest some large swirls,please post when your finished.

03-19-2012, 09:34 AM

#16

Jammin' Jane

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It looks great. I would just keep it simple and SID!

03-19-2012, 10:38 AM

#17

AshleyR

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For ME, a new machine quilter, I can't quite get the meandering down (even when i'm doodling!) so I would avoid that. I love spirals and loops and "waves" and things like that. But to avoid crossing over? I'm helpless! And I can't manage that soft curve, either. Mine end up with sharp points!