Your opinion please - What else should I do?
11-28-2010, 10:48 AM
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I have gotten to the point on this quilt that I am not sure if I should be done or do more. I have stitched in the ditch around each block that has a truck or tractor in it. Actually I first stitched along each row that has the triangles then finished stitching the rest of those blocks.
The blocks are 12 x 16 and a couple are 12 x 20. The overall size is 65x65. Do I need more quilting? If I do what would you suggest I do?
The blocks are 12 x 16 and a couple are 12 x 20. The overall size is 65x65. Do I need more quilting? If I do what would you suggest I do?
11-28-2010, 10:56 AM
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What are the quilting requirements for your batting? That is the first thing I look at...
Next, will it get washed a lot? if so more quilting is better :wink: it helps it hold up longer :D:D:D
This is a cute quilt!!
Next, will it get washed a lot? if so more quilting is better :wink: it helps it hold up longer :D:D:D
This is a cute quilt!!
11-28-2010, 11:01 AM
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A really cute quilt! I know some little guy is really going to love it! As for quilting it--I really like echo quilting, on this one probably rather wide echos in the big triangles. I might also do a little SID in the truck windows and wheel hubs. If I was really ambitious, i might do one or 2 rows of echo quilting around each truck. Whatever--he's going to love it, no mater what! :thumbup:
11-28-2010, 11:07 AM
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That is Adorable know many little ones that would enjoy the theme!!
If want to add more might add running lights, 2-3 along the cab or trailer, satin stitch light, space, light, can do on top and bottom of the cabs. Sort of like a tack, Clear as mud? :)
If want to add more might add running lights, 2-3 along the cab or trailer, satin stitch light, space, light, can do on top and bottom of the cabs. Sort of like a tack, Clear as mud? :)
11-28-2010, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by C.Cal Quilt Girl
That is Adorable know many little ones that would enjoy the theme!!
If want to add more might add running lights, 2-3 along the cab or trailer, satin stitch light, space, light, can do on top and bottom of the cabs. Sort of like a tack, Clear as mud? :)
If want to add more might add running lights, 2-3 along the cab or trailer, satin stitch light, space, light, can do on top and bottom of the cabs. Sort of like a tack, Clear as mud? :)
11-28-2010, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by amma
What are the quilting requirements for your batting? That is the first thing I look at...
Next, will it get washed a lot? if so more quilting is better :wink: it helps it hold up longer :D:D:D
This is a cute quilt!!
Next, will it get washed a lot? if so more quilting is better :wink: it helps it hold up longer :D:D:D
This is a cute quilt!!
11-28-2010, 11:52 AM
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you need outline quilting around the edge of each truck to make them stand out. a little interior quilting of each truck (around the wheels, bed, etc) will do a lot for it. you want to have quilting lines of about the same density on all of the quilt. this means--don't quilt close together on some of the quilt then leave 6" spaces on other parts.
these trucks are so cute!
these trucks are so cute!
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