Quilting method for strip quilt
#1
I finished a king size strip quilt last summer and haven't quilted it mostly because I really don't know which method of quilting would look best, FMQ, SID, etc. Since it is such a large quilt and I have not mastered FMQ, I would have a LA do it for me, which really does not present a problem. If SID is more attractive, acceptable, would a LA charge more (is this considered "custom"). If this is the case, I would have to opt for doing it myself (ah me!) Thanks for your suggestions.
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I finished an almost twin size 2-1/2" strip quilt for my GD for Christmas. Forgot to take a picture of it. Anyway, I started at one end and hand quilted each row 1/4" above the strip seam. It still kept the crispness of a modern looking quilt. The strips were 6 small prints in clear colors of blue and green, separated by a white on white strip.
#7
It's alway personal preference of course, but I really like an overall pantograph design on strip quilts! I did a few for the local quilt guild recently. Unfortunately, I didn't take a picture. I delivered them to a meeting just yesterday and everyone there really liked the designs! The quilting tends to show up more in the lighter colored fabric areas.
#8
Originally Posted by Texasjunebug
I finished an almost twin size 2-1/2" strip quilt for my GD for Christmas. Forgot to take a picture of it. Anyway, I started at one end and hand quilted each row 1/4" above the strip seam. It still kept the crispness of a modern looking quilt. The strips were 6 small prints in clear colors of blue and green, separated by a white on white strip.
#9
Originally Posted by stewyscrewy
I like to see curvy or circles or swirls on such straight line quilt tops. s.i.d. cost as mush as a full custom on most places.Free motion is simple the easiest and cheapest in my book.
#10
Originally Posted by quilttiludrop
It's alway personal preference of course, but I really like an overall pantograph design on strip quilts! I did a few for the local quilt guild recently. Unfortunately, I didn't take a picture. I delivered them to a meeting just yesterday and everyone there really liked the designs! The quilting tends to show up more in the lighter colored fabric areas.
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