dtreusch Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 I have an applique quilt I am working on right now with blocks on point that will have crosshatching behind the applique. The setting triangles around the outside have a feather motif with crosshatching. But, since everything is on point the crosshatching in the motif is horizontal and vertical lines. Would you crosshatch the applique blocks with diagonal lines or horizontal vertical lines? Here's a picture of what I have so far. I'm thinking that diagonal lines would work best, but I'm wondering what others might think. Thanks, Debbi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 Well, my initial thought would be to stick with the verticle and horizontal cross hatching as you have done in the setting triangles. Have you tried posting a photo in MS Paint and doodling with cross hatching doing it both ways to see what looks best? That might help you with an overall view. BTW, Debbi, honey, once again you make me drooooool over your beautiful quilting. Loving it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 I agree w/Shana, Horizontal/vertial cross-hatching! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadows4 Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 Me too. I would stick with what you have going on. It would give a continuity to it. Beautiful so far!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 I agree with all said....beautiful.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 I agree too. I can't wait to see the whole thing. Heidi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtreusch Posted October 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 Thanks all. Horizontal and vertical it is then. This quilt is somewhat unique for an applique quilt in that it has no sashings between the blocks, there is a big empty block in the middle of the quilt, and all of the fabrics are pretty much the same tan/beige color. The setting triangles are done with a stencil and I ended up with horizontal/vertical crosshatching when I turned it. Something that I didn't think about beforehand, however I really like this stencil in the setting triangles. I'm using the full stencil in the middle block. I'll post a picture when I'm done. Thanks again!! Debbi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltaholi_518 Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 I agree, why fight the machine when you don't have to. I always look for a reason to let the machine do what it does best........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfrost Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 Really like this quilt & your quilting. Agreed, stay with the horizontal & vertical crosshatching. BTW, what is the name of the stencil & where can one get it? Please post a photo when you're done. Thanks for sharing. Pat AZ:cool: Mille Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtreusch Posted October 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 Hi Pat. I picked up the stencil in a bargain bin at Hancock fabrics about a year ago. Paid $1 for it. Can't beat that!! I'm not wild about stencils, but this one is really pretty quilted and I'll probably use it more. Anyway, the stencil is called Feather & Flower. The sticker on the stencil says it was made in 2000 by Barbara Chainey by StenSource Int'l, Inc. I don't know if the stencil is still around or not. I googled StenSource International and found their web site with quilting stencils. It is http://www.stensource.com/cat_result.php?ArgType=new&searchArg=Quilting%20Stencils Debbi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsbishwit Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 Your quilting is really beautiful! Can't wait to see it all done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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