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how to decide on quilting a block
Posted: April 30, 2007, 8:11 PM
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| I have a problem on deciding how to quilt a block. |
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how to decide on quilting a block
Posted: May 3, 2007, 4:46 PM
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Ruth, this is always a big decision. I suggest selecting several quilting designs that you think might work. Draw them on clear plastic or see-through paper that you can place on the quilt. You will be able to see what the quilting will look like. If you like a design, your problem is solved. You can also make changes to a design and see how the changes will work. Be sure to make enough copies for all of the blocks you want to quilt with the design. Ila McCallum |
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how to decide on quilting a block
Posted: May 18, 2007, 8:43 PM
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Hi There: I am interested to know what patterns have been used on Log Cabin. It seems that most of them might be too "busy". I have one to do next, but so far have not been inspired. Thanks ChaZ Alaska |
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how to decide on quilting a block
Posted: June 16, 2007, 10:25 AM
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| I think it depends on how the "logs" are arranged in the block. I recently did one where the top and left logs were a contrasting color group to the right and bottom logs. They were arranged so the colors formed large diamond patterns on the entire quilt (did that paint a good enough picture?) I quilted long diagonal lines that echoed the diamond shape, rather than the stitch lines of the log.I fanned them out from the top and bottom peak. The effect was great. |
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how to decide on quilting a block
Posted: June 17, 2007, 4:41 PM
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gbraunn Thanks for that info,yes your description was good and what a wonderful idea. Thanks it sure helps to get other ideas. Sometimes we get STUCK. |
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how to decide on quilting a block
Posted: June 19, 2007, 4:32 PM
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Sorry - the website for patterns, etc is http://www.lequilters.com/ |
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how to decide on quilting a block
Posted: June 28, 2007, 1:06 PM
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http://www.kmquiltingsupply.com/ http://columbiariverquilting.com/index.html Those are two great websites for pantos. Make sure you check the pattern size, we can't do some of the larger ones. I'm in AK too ChaZ... where are you? Deb |
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how to decide on quilting a block
Posted: July 1, 2007, 7:18 PM
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Deb: SouthEast. Where are you? |
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how to decide on quilting a block
Posted: July 2, 2007, 1:56 PM
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ChaZ, Southcentral here, about 200 miles south of Anchorage on the Kenai Peninsula. |
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how to decide on quilting a block
Posted: July 2, 2007, 7:15 PM
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Debk Nice to make your acquaintance...I'm in the first City. People don't quite realize that AK is such a large state that you are still about 1500 miles away from me.......lol. Sounds like you have been doing machine quilting for a long time and know your stuff. That is why I enjoy these forums. |
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how to decide on quilting a block
Posted: July 24, 2007, 12:26 PM
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I have a question. I have a baby quilt that shows a diagonal stitch about 3" apart. How do I do this on my HQ? I am very new at this. I love using my machine. Any help would be great. Thanks |
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how to decide on quilting a block
Posted: July 25, 2007, 9:20 AM
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| I don't know for sure, but my guess is that using a ruler or straight edge of some kind would be the answer. When I test drove a machine in the store they had the ruler from HQ and I fiddled with it a bit. You'd probably need the ruler base or whatever they call it. It expands the "platform" and provides a rigid area to balance the ruler. I have the above mentioned tools, but haven't practiced with them yet. Good luck. |
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how to decide on quilting a block
Posted: July 25, 2007, 8:49 PM
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TLIEN Jean is right, it would be almost impossible to do without a ruler and platform, otherwise, the quilt has too much give in it to use a ruler. You might be able to do it with channel locks on the wheels. That's all I know. Be sure and let us know, what works. |
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how to decide on quilting a block
Posted: July 29, 2007, 4:04 PM
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I would chalk my lines on before loading the quilt. Then use the platform and ruler. I have found lines and stitch in ditch are almost impossible (at least for me) without the base and ruler. I use the little versitool for sid on short seams because I can just use the flat side and move it around easily. Lynette in Idaho |
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how to decide on quilting a block
Posted: July 30, 2007, 5:10 PM
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Currently I am quilting a samler quilt and doing a lot of quilting 1/4 inch away from the seam lines. I could not do it without a ruler and the ruler base. I have used the ruler and ruler base when doing sid and it makes a world of difference. It is almost impossible without the tools. Ila in Oregon |
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