Pepsi Girl Posted November 6, 2016 Report Share Posted November 6, 2016 So I'm not asking this in terms of "Quilt Police" rules. It's more of a design or aesthetically pleasing to the eye kind of question. The quilt I just finished I did a lot of cross hatching. And I did different sizes in different spots. I think it turned out OK but I'm wondering if theres some thought about how many different sizes or if the spot touch each other should they be the same ...? Design is my biggest challenge so wondering if anybody has anything to say about this? That is if it makes any sense to any one but me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neher-in-law5 Posted November 6, 2016 Report Share Posted November 6, 2016 It makes sense to me. Are you able to post a picture of what you have done? That might give others a better idea of what is generally pleasing to most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zora Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 I don't personally like different sizes of crosshatching in one quilt, and I really don't like different sizes in areas that touch each other. I would choose another fill for those areas adjoining areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 I agree with Lynn, I personally don't like different size crosshatching touching each other. But that is just my personal preference. I have been told there are no "RULES" in quilting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepsi Girl Posted November 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 I don't have a good picture of the crosshatch. But here is the quilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepsi Girl Posted November 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 I agree there are no rules in quilting, but there are aesthetic, design rules that make things look better. And that is where I suffer at the longarm blues! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neher-in-law5 Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 I like what you have done there. Each area is identified and the small crosshatch is separated from the piano keys well. The quilt looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 First of all, your quilt looks really good. I was afraid to look at it after your first post, lol. Second, not sure how you decide what to quilt, but for me, if I hang the quilt top on a design wall, or someplace where I can see it while I am working, the quilt will "speak" to me. Not literally, so don't think I am ready for Bellview. I just mean it hits me!! I can really see what I need to do. If you are quilting for customers, then when you load a quilt on your machine, put the next one on the wall, and just gaze at if from time to time while working on the one on your frame. Last, design inspiration is key. If you ever go to Pinterest, then set up a page for Longarm Quiltting or whatever you want to name it. Then just do a search. If you have a particular quilt you need help with, search the pattern name. You will find a weath of information and pictures to help you with ideas. I love Pinterest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaC Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 I agree with Mary Beth about Pinterest. Start a folder for quilting designs and pin pics you like in the folder. Later, you can decide what you like about each one - or don't like. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwiltr Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 Your quilt looks fantastic! Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. If our tastes were all the same, there wouldn't be as many beautiful creations in quilts out there! Kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepsi Girl Posted November 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 Thanks everyone for your comments. I'll ask my daughter to help do the Pinterest idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaahma Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 The picture may not be good, but the quilt (and quilting) is GREAT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilta93 Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 Your quilt and quilting look beautiful. Deb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 My old eyes didn't see anything I didn't like. In fact, love your quilt! I DO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaMissy Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 Your quilt looks wonderful. The only person that needs to be pleased is yourself. There are no quilt police. I also use pinterest to collect ideas for different quilting on specific patterns. I also save a lot of long arm tutorials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimerickson Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 I don't do a lot of cross hatching so I'm no expert, but when I do, I try and scale the cross hatch to fit the space that I'm filling. Big space, large cross hatch, smaller space, smaller cross hatch. That being said, I don't think I'd use more that three sizes on the same quilt. Hope this helps you work out your style. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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