I have been working on my grandson's quilt, but time hasn't been on my side as far as being able to finish it. I have three new variables with this quilting project. 1) It is the first time I've quilted anything on my new machine. I can report she is doing well and I love the newer walking foot. 2) It is also the first time I have ever quilted anything on the diagonal. I was concerned with stretching. The top looks okay, but the back has stretched some with the handling. I don't have any puckers on the back yet, however. I think once the quilt is washed and crinkly, my concerns will be over. And 3) this is the first time I've used painter's tape to mark the sewing lines. I am not sold on it yet. I think marking the lines right on the quilt is more accurate, at least for me. My lines have been wavier than usual. I do think that as I progress through the quilt, my lines are getting less wonky. Hopefully, I'll have a finish within the week!
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Good luck!!
Slow and steady wins the race. It will be love and perfect. We look at things with a critical eye but you do your best and let the rest "come out in the wash." :o)
Looking Good! I've quilted my last two quilts with that method. Stephanie is right. Slow and steady was a good idea for me, especially in the middle of the quilt when I had half the quilt under the sewing machine harp and half dragging on the table. I did have some wavy lines, but they are difficult to find and see after the quilt went through the washer and dryer. Your quilt will be lovely.
Looking Good! I've quilted my last two quilts with that method. Stephanie is right. Slow and steady was a good idea for me, especially in the middle of the quilt when I had half the quilt under the sewing machine harp and half dragging on the table. I did have some wavy lines, but they are difficult to find and see after the quilt went through the washer and dryer. Your quilt will be lovely.
Love this fabric!
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