Best machine quilting designs for big block quilts

[Hannelore N.]

Oh how silly of me!! The shock of seeing all that glorious hair made me confuse Lorchen with that other "across the pond" gal!! LOL!!

[Hannelore N.]

HOBBS 80/20 seems to be fairly flat / holds up well in kids quilts/ needles well. It also was the first batting I tried and I have tried several battings but I end up back with the HOBBS 80/20. IT can be gotten at JoAnn's on a Sunday is another really good reason.

I stay away from FUSIBLE batting as I do not like chemicals.... I also stay away from spray adhesives for same reason.... I either pin or uses SHARON SCHAMBER'S herringbone stitching techniques. Since I do not get to sew often the thread basting method works to keep the quilt tops secure between long sessions.

Nonnie

[Hannelore N.]

The lazy way to thread baste is to take your quilt to a longarmer and let them do it.

[Hannelore N.]

That's not lazy, that is exceedingly smart!! Spend your time piecing while she bastes it for you!!

[Hannelore N.]

http://freemotionquilting.blogspot.c...ith-scale.html

LEAH DAY discusses scale in quilting ... this is helpful to read when your are trying to decide how to quilt your large blocks. I always find her helpful.

As to BASTING by long armer... I think it is a good idea for larger quilts. My LONG- ARMER will do stitch in the ditch around blocks as basting and then I do not have to rip it out.... works good for both of us.

Have fun with your project.

As soon as I finish ACLS class next week I have two baby quilts to work on.... I plan to do it in a fun way.

Nonnie
Lady Rags


LABELS: I hired an embroiderer to make 10 embroidered labels I fill in the dates on the lable when I put it in the quilt. I love this method cause otherwise I would not label my quilts.

[jimmie w.]

Not to change the subject but: For the last two days I have been converting my Simply Quilt shows on VCR tapes to DVD disks. Having fun watching all the old shows. Jimmie

[Hannelore N.]

Perfect way to spend a weekend, Jimmie!

I have a stack of old videos of my family and really need to get them sorted and onto DVD. Thanks for reminding me.

[Hannelore N.]

You guys gave me such a laugh this morning about the underwear. Thanks. Jan

[Hannelore N.]

Guys, I know I don't need to make another quilt as my husband just suggested. But I want to so badly. It's like asking Vincent Van Gogh not to paint. Now I don't mean my quilts are any gift to the world. I just want to play with the colors but I understand my husband's wishes. Maybe if I get the house and everything into great shape I could get him to see it as OK. I also could make a smaller quilt by not setting the blocks on point. Then it could be a throw for the couch. It's just I love the look of blocks on point. It would be my first time doing it. But maybe I'm not ready because the quilting would be a challenge at this stage. The final size I figured was not a king size but 66x66. That's a bit smaller than my last quilt. I only work one day a week so I have the time. Will let you know how it goes. Jan

[Catherine S.]

Jan, I hope it works. Do you have a sister, friend, etc. who would like you to make a quilt for them? Maybe they could beg you to make it in front of your DH? Maybe even offer to pay you for it? Ok, I am sneaky and devious! I will admit it. I guess that would mean you would have to give the quilt to them. Unless they change their mind about wanting it. :wink: I just hope you can make the quilt. My last excuse was to use up some of the material I have lying around. I am also making one to sell (?). My DH really likes it, so if he tells me to keep it I will be happy too. :lol: