ronwiny Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 I am quilting this quilt for a raffle. I am an advanced beginner (can do feathers...sort of inconsistently so far). This quilt is so busy I am not sure what to do. Normally I would do overall but is there any other ideas since it will be raffled to raise money??? No borders, 4 patch type. HELP. Am trying to attach photo. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Until you can post a photo of the quilt I can only imagine what it may look like! Buuuut... a four patch type without borders works great with a panto or overall design. If your raffle quilt committee wants it quilted more towards the custom side and the blocks/squares are large enough, drop a stencil or free-standing CC design in each square. This will also look good from the back. Use a slightly contrasting thread in the bobbin and it will look like a wholecloth on the back. If it is smaller 4-patches, a more elaborate CC all across is very pretty. For examples of this technique visit www.cozy-creations.com for Diana Phillips' website and access to her gallery of quilts. I remember that excitement when my first customers appeared so I imagine you are thrilled and apprehensive at the same time! Good luck and stitch away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Well, there's that photo! Looks like a disappearing nine-patch from what I can see. Pretty florals and busy fabric, so I think a flowery and leafy overall would be my choice for this one. It's hard to do semi-custom when it is so scrappy. You want the quilting to show since that is what they are paying for, but custom gets lost unless you use a high-contrast color or heavy weight of thread. And then you run the risk of overwhelming the pattern with the quilting. I am sure you will get lots more suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzanp Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 I did this, and it looks really nice on a disapearing 4 patch sorry, the picture is of the back, but a nice panto is great for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 I like what Suzan did and I think a meander feather would look great on this as long as you use a batting that will show the quilting like dream puff or wool. I would do fun feathers though and I think it would really make the quilt pop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeke Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 Well, there is always echoing feathers. zeke......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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