Primitive1 802 Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 I am beginning to work on a new quilt that has blocks divided by this embroidery stitch...not sure if I should just outline inside each block and then do the background fill or just fill right up to the stitches....if I do the 2nd idea, then I need to stabilize and wonder how it would look if I just ran a SID down through the centers of these red embroidery stitches...I am using clear monopoly to outline and stabilize and a white thread to do the background work... any ideas? Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Quilting Heidi 1,398 Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 I think I wouldn't want to go down the center but I'd go on the outside's making it look like 1/4" echo. dramaqueenB 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oma 1,064 Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 I agree with Heidi. I wouldn't want my quilt to be quilted down the center of that red stitch, but 1/4" echo would maybe look nice. Wyonut2run 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ffq-lar 3,612 Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 Hi Vicki---here's a recent finish where I did a frame outside the herringbone stitching. I used white thread, but invisible would give the same effect. I've done both and prefer this technique. https://www.flickr.com/photos/larech/18557409240/in/dateposted-public/ CrazyAboutQuilting, dbams, Oma and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Quilting Heidi 1,398 Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 Exactly like Linda did Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Busy Quilting 442 Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 I'd stitch 1/4" outside herringbone with a double line to frame. is it possible to make it a diamond frame in at corners out 1' or so at middle points then back into corners so that all the herringbone would become a star feature or sashing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zora 317 Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 Yes, I did one like this and outlined the herringbone stitch then did my fills right up to that line of stitching. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Primitive1 802 Posted June 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 Oh my goodness! Linda that is the same quilt! I was already leaning toward outlining the stitch but wondered if anyone had done it the other way and how it looked...but after seeing this and hearing everyone's input - outline it is! Thanks everyone!!! Sharond, Enchanted Quilting and CindyT 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RitaR 647 Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 pretty quilt. Enjoy working on it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sharond 107 Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 I have quilted several embroidered quilts, that were Crabapple Hill designs. In quilting each block, I did quilt into the embroidery, but not onto the embroidery on the seams. Attached is a picture of one of the blocks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sharond 107 Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Oops I apparently did not add the photo. So here it is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RitaR 647 Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Sharond, I really like the way you did this quilt. I also love the silent flowers and butterflies in the background! Very Pretty! \ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Primitive1 802 Posted July 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Sharond that is really pretty.... Well here is my finished quilt......thanks again for the input and help! My customer loved it......! ok....can't figure out how to add a picture from my computer - the above link seems to be for a url....I may start a new thread since that has the link for pics.... (technology is not my strong suit......) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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