How do I finish paneling for a quilt?

Question

I make quilts, but I have not done a lap quilt. My friend wants me to put together her lap quilt for her, but the top is just 1 piece of preprinted material. On my quilts I sew several peices together and I tie a thick string threw every corner of it to hold it together. I do not want to do this to hers because it would interfere with the picture. It is about 48" by 56", any suggestions. Thank you

Answer 1

I usually try to find ways to put the knots in according to the design. Just make sure they are 5 inches apart or closer. Or you can machine quilt it. A lap quilt is not too big for that. Just stay on the pattern.
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Answer 2

Try using a variegated quilting thread than goes with the color on the top, and a thread that matches the bottem in the bottem and do a meandering stitch. That is what I did with a panel quilt that I added borders to and it looked really great.

Answer 3

really look at the pattern in the top. It should suggest what should be highlighted by knots or stitching.

if a place says "make me jump out" do a tiny running stitch all around it. You can do this with embroidery thread and a candlewicking needle. the stitches should be about 3/8 inches long with that much space between them, full 6 strands of embroidery floss. Use a large embroidery hoop to hold the layers together firmly.

Answer 4

I would suggest a simple grid quilting design. make sure you check the batting to see how far apart the quilting can be. most recommend not more than 2 to 3 inches apart. this would be easy to do on your machine, it will be easier if you use a walking foot to feed it evenly so it wont bunch up while you quilt it. good luck and have fun.

Answer 5

There are several ways one you can take it to a quilt shop and have it quilted or you can quilt it by naking small knots with invisible thread.