Suggestions for how to quilt my Independence Day quilt

[bkwdayton]

I’m at a loss for ideas for how to quilt my Independence Day quilt. I don’t think I want to try echoing each block. And I wasn’t too happy with my wavy lines on my Sunset Sailing quilt.

I’m thinking of straight diagonal lines about 1-1/2” apart, but am open to other straight line machine quilting ideas….

[bkwdayton]

A Google search returns a plethora of options to choose from….

[URIBARRI-MAYOR]

Don't have any suggestions, I quilt by hand, but I want to tell you that your quilt is very pretty and I'm sure you'll find the best quilting option that will embellish it your quilt

[201 Treadler]

https://leahday.com/pages/quilting-design-gallery there be a youtube. on each pattern

I have the 365. project book with the pictures of the patterns for inspiration,

here are the walking foot patterns

https://leahday.com/pages/2018-machine-quilting-party

[Granny Fran]

I like doing diagonal lines (straight and wavy) but I don't like it as densely quilted as you suggested at 1.5 inches. Just my personal preference. I think if you want that, then go for it.

[bkwdayton]

Yes, for this quilt, I agree that 1.5” apart would be too close.

[SuzanneOrleansOntario]

It's a great quilt. I would be tempted to try new designs to suit the blocks, but I think the sashings could be about 1/2" along the lines. Your quilt, your choice.

I agree that stitching 1.5" lines apart would make it very dense and stiff.

[JCY]

I know you don't feel comfortable with FMQ yet, so straight diagonal lines would work. But try 2-3" apart. the 1.5" is very narrow & close quilting. That top turned out great.

[grammaterry]

since this quilt is almost a sampler this is a great opportunity to do different patterns in each block. Just a suggestion. You might be able to see some of the fmq on the hanging quilt I did. buildingblock2.jpg

[bkwdayton]

Wow. That wall hanging is awesome.

[bkwdayton]

I’m considering this pattern for the quilting… (the middle one)IMG_4482.png

[Granny Fran]

Wow, Brian, just what I needed to see. Your second one will be perfect solution for the grandmothers flower garden quilts I need to quilt. I've been trying to find the perfect pattern, but I now see you have found it. Thanks!!!

[bkwdayton]

If I can figure out the angles and the spacing. My rhombus template should come in handy. And a lot of painter’s tape.

[Granny Fran]

I use Crayolas washable pens instead of tape, but that still would be lots of ink.

[bkwdayton]

Anytime, Granny Fran. I have the heat sensitive pens. I’m just afraid to use them on a completed top.

[Granny Fran]

I've used the heat sensitive pens, but find them rather unreliable to keep removed. I use them when hand quilting when I know the thread will be darker than the pen ink and will cover it up.