Edge to Edge Quilting

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How do you Quilt with a Longarm Machine?

Edge to Edge Quilting is a continuous line design worked from one edge of the quilt to the other, and repeated from top to bottom of the quilt. With this style of quilting the patchwork design is not used as a guide for the placement of the quilting pattern.

Where possible I like to interlock the rows of stitching rather than stitching separate rows, lined up like soldiers. Interlocking means there are more rows of stitching on the quilt but it gives a softer appearance to the quilting. If for some reason less quilting was desired then I would adjust the $rate accordingly, however, it should be noted that a minimum charge applies per quilt

I also offer an "Edge to Edge Plus" quilting category using more complex edge to edge designs.

Click on the photo to see a larger view of the Log Cabin Quilt made by Denise Simmonds of Roxby Downs SA. It has been quilted with the "Star Flower" pattern designed by "The Quilted Rose"

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When should you choose Edge to Edge Quilting?

It is an economical method of quilting utility quilts.
It provides a balanced proportion of stitching over any quilt
It allows the light & dark colour play to feature in a scrap quilt without highlighting any particular part of the design.

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Which pattern should you choose?

There are many pattens available to suit a wide range of quilts.
Think about the recipient of the quilt.
Should the image be youthful? .. feminine? .. masculine?
Think about the fabrics in the quilt.
Should the image be ... floral? .. linear? .. circles? .. points?
Curved quilting balances straight line piecing & vice versa

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Is the thread colour important?

Yes the colour of the thread used for the quilting is important to the finished result!
By its nature Edge to Edge quilting only allows for the use of one colour of thread over the entire quilt.
Therefore you need to decide whether you want the thread colour to disappear into the pattern with only the shadow of the quilting showing over the quilt. OR

Whether you want the stitching to add an extra decorative dimension to the quilt by being visible over the piecing.

It is also possible to use the thread to soften "harsh" colour jumps in the piecing by choosing a colour that will bridge the gap between the colours.
100% Cotton thread is used for all quilting, unless otherwise specified, and a small surcharge applies. Read about the threads and see the extensive colour range of Cotton Mako' threads.
Satin finished Aurilux polyester threads are also available for use on art quilts, wall hangings and tops where you want a touch of "jazz".

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