SandyK Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Hi Everyone, Would love some suggestions on how to quilt this crazy quilt. Getting close to having it all sewn together, and I'm starting to worry about how to quilt it with all the seams. A panto I would imagine wouldn't be a good idea because of all the trim, so that is out. I've only had my Millie for a little over a year now, but I do feel comfortable with some of the easier free motion designs. Should I just outline each shape with a quarter inch seam, or maybe free motion in each shape??? I would love to hear what you all think. Anyway, here is a picture below, hopefully ;-) This will be for my granddaughter in her favorite colors. Thanks, Sandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Lovely quilt. I am no expert but I'd do a panto or an all-over on that one. I'd use something with tons of curves - like flowers and such. I'd just go fairly slowly and my Freedom would stitch right through those seams. A lovely light pink thread would wow it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neher-in-law5 Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 I think you can do a variety of designs. In the kite shape, echo the interior, put feathers in an other shape, and loops or CC and TT in another one. This could be a chance to really practice and develop some skills and designs that you always wanted to do but weren't ready to do on a customer's quilt. Since this is for a granddaughter, take the time to enjoy stitching plenty of love into it. It looks like you already have with the piecing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Beautiful work and trims ! Rita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie H Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 I agree with Sylvia, a pretty panto! When you load the quilt and get your panto set up (should you chose to do one), I would mark the panto at each section just before you get to a "trim" section so that you can carefully guide the machine over the trim (did I see pom-pom trim?) without your hopping foot catching or flipping the trim the wrong direction. Pretty quilt, BTW. Your granddaughter is a lucky gal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K. Szymaszek Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Beautiful quilt, lucky grand daughter. K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniemueller Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 I think an all over would be very pretty. Choose a design you've been wanting to free motion. I put an all over on a quilt last year that had some lace in the seams like you have. I did a quick basting stitch with the long arm to tack the lace down before quilting over it. That worked great. After it was quilted, I took the basting out. You'll probably be surprised at how easily you machine stitches over all of the seams and trim....even those little pom poms! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enchanted Quilting Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 So I could work from the front of my machine I would do a freehand overall (something swirly) in the crazy piecing and practice an outer border or do a fun loopy meander with hearts, stars, flowers etc. BTW...I love your OB fabric...how fun!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethDurand Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 I vote or something different in each block. That way you'd be doing freehand, and no need to worry about hitting seams or trims and such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyK Posted January 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Thank you all so much for the feedback. Great suggestions. I still can't decide between the two. You all are almost split down the middle between panto and freemotion. I think I wanted you all to decide ;-) Still have to put the border on, so I will keep thinking about it. Sandy P.S. Do you think Tickle Two, http://kmquiltingsupply.net/shop/pantos/tickle-too/ would be a good choice?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Sandy I think that design would be just fine. I'd be afraid to quilt it densely and probably detract from the designs, the trims and the overall quilting. Is this a full bed quilt? Rita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyK Posted January 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Yes, Rita, twin bed quilt. All ready to be quilted finally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmkeindl1 Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 You have to share! I love those cornerstones - if that's just the fabric's print it really pops! I would suggest semi-custom - Linda's cool 3 petal feathers in the light pink borders, a simple overall in the blocks (something flowery or whatever your specialty is) look at "Latest Quilt" started by Janette on another post that looks free hand and very pretty and you could avoid some of the trims; and whatever you put in the dark pink border won't show alot (piano keys or that custom overall)? Where is Linda on this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyK Posted January 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Thanks Cathy for your input! Originally I was going to do all the sashing like the cornerstones. It would have taken me forever. I layered the light pink print with a iron on backing to give support, then backed it with Steam Magic, then embroidered the all over design. After that you steam the back to make it shrink. After the first 6 hoopings, I decided to do just the cornerstones with what I had made so far. It saved a lot of work just doing the cornerstones, and I'm so glad it is done ;-) Now on to the fun part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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