Okay, so, as I mentioned somewhere in the "Christmas in July" threads, I was doing this wall hanging and I am way behind after being ill.
Its three panels (Im pretty much a beginnier, and this was on the about quilting site). Three sixteen inch blocks, and then the sashing.
Well, first the quilting question. I have always quilted in the ditch before, but I would like to do something around the applique - I dont know if it would then be called "echo" or "outline", say a quarter inch outside the applque.
Problem is, while two of sqares basically have one big "iten' (one a layered tree and one a holly spray" the other has a more intricate design with different smaller appliques (candle, berries and leaves). So, can i or should I do two different styles of quilting, one of the center block and one on the upper and lower (I know I can, I guess, but should I?0
Second question, up till now I have always pinned my projects instead of basting. Is there a preference, will basting do a better job?
I do plan on using the backing and folding over instead of making a separate binding.
Oh, and I read my first Elm Creek book today - unforuntately my library only has two, so I guess Ill be visiting Amazon again.
Isnt there another series that actually are mysteries?
Thanks, and sorry about so many questions
Barb