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    Old 09-10-2011, 11:32 AM
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    This is the finished top for my son's quilt. He went with me to the LQS and he picked out a moss green for the back of it. But here is the question----since this is so busy would it be better to just stitch in the ditch as opposed to having it quilted?
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    Old 09-10-2011, 11:35 AM
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    you could do some simple diagonal stitches through the squares.that would give it enough movement and be simple enough for a male's taste. great quilt.
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    Old 09-10-2011, 11:36 AM
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    It is a beautiful quilt and I don't see any reason why you shouldn't stitch in the ditch. I really like stitch in the ditch myself.
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    Old 09-10-2011, 11:36 AM
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    It is definitely personal preference, but an all over quilt pattern would make those lovely patterns pop. IMHO.
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    Old 09-10-2011, 11:37 AM
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    What I would do with this quilt is SitD, then a bit of ornimental quilting in the gold blocks and border. I used to quilt everything heavily, but I am more laid back these days.
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    Old 09-10-2011, 11:38 AM
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    I agree with QM, I would do the same. Lovely quilt!
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    Old 09-10-2011, 11:39 AM
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    Originally Posted by Murphy
    It is definitely personal preference, but an all over quilt pattern would make those lovely patterns pop. IMHO.
    I think it does need a little more than a stitch in a ditch.
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    Old 09-10-2011, 11:39 AM
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    I think stitch in the ditch. That is how I do all of my quilts. Heavier quilting would detract from the beautiful florals in this quilt. IMO
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    Old 09-10-2011, 11:43 AM
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    Same here
    Originally Posted by Murphy
    It is definitely personal preference, but an all over quilt pattern would make those lovely patterns pop. IMHO.
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    Old 09-10-2011, 11:50 AM
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    Originally Posted by nativetexan
    you could do some simple diagonal stitches through the squares.that would give it enough movement and be simple enough for a male's taste. great quilt.
    This was my first thought as well. I love diagonal quilting.
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