July 18, 2009
first quilt
Back in the depth of winter, I took a machine quilting class at Purl Patchwork. I bought fabric for this baby quilt back then too, solids for the front and the print for the backing. Then I started a new job and wedding planning and this project was set aside - until now.
The quilt front will be made of these half-square triangles, a color paired with white for each, to be pieced in a random arrangement. Each square will only be 3 inches, I like them small. But according to my calculations, the quilt will need on the order of 168 squares!
What do you think would be the best way to quilt this? I love the look of swirling circle quilt lines, but since this is my first quilt undertaking, maybe straight lines are the way to go.
(Printed fabric by Alexander Henry, solids are Robert Kaufman Kona Cotton)
Comments (5)
I find that drawing a few designs on graph paper (with coloured pencil crayons) really helps me figure out what design I like best. Then you have something to refer to as you go along as well :) Happy quilting!
Posted by Natalie B | July 18, 2009 7:27 PM
Posted on July 18, 2009 19:27
i think straight lines are best for a first quilt, but you could be adventurous and go for curvy lines! I find it mainly depends on your machine and how much you are willing to practice beforehand. Good luck! Can't wait to see how it turns out!
Posted by mari | July 21, 2009 9:42 AM
Posted on July 21, 2009 09:42
I'd definitely go with straight lines for this one. But if you really want to do some free motion, maybe you could add a border and do free motion on that part.
Posted by yaiAnn | July 24, 2009 1:03 AM
Posted on July 24, 2009 01:03
I really like the idea of straight lines with the added free motion border. Love the fabric!
Posted by Brad www.creative--notions.blogspot.com | August 26, 2009 8:55 PM
Posted on August 26, 2009 20:55
Since your backing fabric is so playful, I'd go with curved lines, something whimsical.
Posted by Sarah | December 11, 2009 9:44 AM
Posted on December 11, 2009 09:44