Mercedes Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 I'm wondering which of my CircleLord boards I should use on the attached Seahawks quilt - for those of you who don't live in Seattle this is the 12th man quilt for the Seahawks football team. I'm not good enough to do custom on this so was hoping one of the following boards would work for this quilt. I have the Swirls, Egyptian Eye, Baptist Fan, Crosshatch and Lilly board. Any help in deciding would be appreciated. I suspect for those of you who use Circlelord boards this is a no brainer but for me it's not that easy. Oh, I've never used any of these boards before so this is something new for me. Thanks....Mercedes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oma Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 My personal choice would be Swirls or maybe the Egyptian Eye. The other boards are too fussy. The Swirls and EE are both very easy and a little more "manly" looking. They go fast and you'll like using them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanbrug Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 I agree with Oma either Egyptian Eye or Swirls would look great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 Eagle Eye of course (Egyptian Eye)!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 Go Hawks!! (I can't resist!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes Posted December 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 Thanks all for that feedback. I can't wait to get started and yes "Go Hawks". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 Eagle eye of course! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenni Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 Just curious. Would you suggest the eagle eye vertical or horizontal? Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 Vertical! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 I am looking forward to seeing this when you are finished....I just ordered this board from CL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes Posted December 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 My board is in the mail from Circlelord so as soon as I get it I'll complete the quilt and post a picture. I'm hoping this will be quick and easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 It IS quick and easy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltedsunflower Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 I love that board! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes Posted December 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 I have another question. I'm looking at thread and wondering what color should I use. Should it be the same on both sides or top different from bottom. The bottom of the quilt will be what shows on the borders of the quilt in the picture. Any help on thread suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 Hi Mercedes. Invisible thread is perfect for this. It'll be invisible on every color fabric. I don't advise using it in the bobbin as well, but some quilters make it work. If you use white for top thread, it will be great on the white but show up a lot on the rest. Any colored thread will be very obvious on the white. If you don't have invisible thread, the thinnest white or off-white would be my choice. And since tension sometimes isn't your friend, use a light colored thread in the bobbin as well, for the white and the invisible. Better to have pokies on the backer than the top, so adjust your tension accordingly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes Posted December 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 Would bottom line work in both top and bottom thread if I used white? I don't have any invisible however will purchase some in my next order so I have it on hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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