I did it! First quilt top finished! And I Love It!
07-09-2012, 06:25 AM
#61
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Fayetteville Arkansas
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Beautiful quilt... I have always quilted my own quilts, learn as you go. I thought since I am putting all this time in the top that I want to go start to finish. That and when I started I couldnt afford to have someone quilt them for me. I was unable to figure out the hand basting and still havent mastered that lol. I use t pins to pin my backing to my carpet, then layer the quilt sandwich and use the curved safty pins everywhere. Holds tight with no puckers. I have done this method for hand quilting also. I think she will love her new quilt imperfections and all. Great job cant wait to see it quilted.
07-09-2012, 06:27 AM
#62
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Timmins, Ont. Canada
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You should be so proud. Lovely quilt - love it, love it. I agree with those that said diagnoal-cross hatching or simple SITD(sometimes this presents challenges if you have difficulty sewing in straight lines, between the seams).
Terrific quilt. Tks for sharing.
Terrific quilt. Tks for sharing.
07-09-2012, 06:44 AM
#65
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Boston, MA area
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Realiy nice job. Stitch in the ditch or diagonal lines would look great since it's geometric in pattern. I like the idea of quilting away from the seam so you don't have to fuss too much with stitching right in the ditch.
07-09-2012, 07:21 AM
#70
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Location: Suring, Wisconsin
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Your quilt looks great, love the colors. Just a suggestion, if you do go to a LAQ ask her to do simple quilting then the cost is more afforadable, unless price isn't an object. Have fun with whatever you decide to do. Great gift.
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