catsigler Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 as long as I'm begging for ideas, how about this one? It's machine embroidered applique. The applique still has stabilizer, so I guess I would quilt around the appliques, or just SID around each block? and holly vine in the border? I welcome any ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 Your machine can easily stitch through the fusible and stabilizer. But if it's fusible and you have to rip,you will have holes where the needle punched through. I say do what you think is fun and go for it! Very cute quilt!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmiequilts Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 Very happy quilt, if you do quilt thru the stabilizer and it's one of the heavier ones you may need to clean your needle during the quilting. I've had the glue build up on the needle so I used an alcohol wipe to clean it off in between applique pieces and changed it when I was done. If all the applique are satin stitched you can do a small background fill like tiny meander or McTavishing to make the applique pop. Holly vines and berries would look great in the border and maybe some cc'ing in the colored squares. I love quilting Christmas quilts and adding little details like bows in the corner and light bulbs, I use chalkboard chalk to draw them and then vacuum it off the top. Ribbons and Holly would be cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 What a nice Christmas quilt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 Oh that is so pretty. I'm a traditionalist so I would just outline around the applique and SID the block. Then have fun in the border. It is a great place to showcase some holly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocoholic Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 I don't know how big the appliques are, but it looks like they could be large enough that you should put some quilting in them. Especially with the stabilizer in them, they will pop up and look 'fake' if you don't. (Ask me how I know! ;-) Your machine will go through the stabilizer/fusible so that is not a problem, but as others have suggested, you may have to clean your needle. Have fun. It looks like a very fun quilt to work on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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