Crosshatch Grid

[Jules M.]

I need some pointers on stitching quilt design and hope that some of you experienced quilters can give me some pointers and/or direct me to some resources. I want to stitch a design that incorporates both a feather wreath and crosshatch grid. Which should i stitch first the feathers or the grid or does it matter? Does one use a free motion foot or a walking foot to stitch the grid?

thanks in advance for any information

KT

[Terry K.]

If it were me, I would stitch the feathers first, then the grid. I would also free motion stitch both. I'd free motion stitch the grid just so that I didn't have to turn the quilt all the time! Terry

[Judy M.]

I agree. The feathers first. I think I'd use my walking foot for the grids, though. But then, I'd probably hand quilt it, too! :lol: I'm not any expert quilting by machine!

[Teri L.]

Me too! Me too! Feathers first then the grid, free motion both. This way you can stitch that grid right up to the feathers.

Teri

[Teri L.]

Thanks to everyone for your input. I'll probably try a practice piece to see how well I can free motion those lines It certainly seems like it would be easier, in some ways, to freemotion all of it... but... I'll I have to see if I can keep them straight! If not then, I'll use the walking foot.

Again, thanks!