What area of the quilt do I start sewing to begin the quilting process?
Q. I have everything ready to start quilting, but I am unsure if it matters where I start. Should I start in the middle and work my way out, or start with the straight lines across or up and down? Should I start from the same side every time or alternate sides? I made sure it is pinned tightly and I have a walking foot. Is there anything else I should be doing? This is a lap quilt so it isn't that big. Any help would be wonderful!! Thanks
Asked by crurban123 - Wed Nov 28 10:37:59 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Start in the center and work out to one edge, then break off and go back to the center again, to work out to another edge. You can go back with a hand needle and tie off all the thread ends and bury them in the quilt. You'll notice that even with a walking foot, the top will travel a little bit, so you want it to travel evenly on all sides. That's why the batting and backing should be cut bigger than the top, and you don't bind the edges til the quilting is done. . .
Answered by Kacky - Wed Nov 28 10:43:42 2007
Q. I have everything ready to start quilting, but I am unsure if it matters where I start. Should I start in the middle and work my way out, or start with the straight lines across or up and down? Should I start from the same side every time or alternate sides? I made sure it is pinned tightly and I have a walking foot. Is there anything else I should be doing? This is a lap quilt so it isn't that big. Any help would be wonderful!! Thanks
Asked by crurban123 - Wed Nov 28 10:37:59 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Start in the center and work out to one edge, then break off and go back to the center again, to work out to another edge. You can go back with a hand needle and tie off all the thread ends and bury them in the quilt. You'll notice that even with a walking foot, the top will travel a little bit, so you want it to travel evenly on all sides. That's why the batting and backing should be cut bigger than the top, and you don't bind the edges til the quilting is done. . .
Answered by Kacky - Wed Nov 28 10:43:42 2007
How do I buy quilt fabric direct from manufacture?
Q. Hello, I love to quilt but hate those high fabric prices.I was wondering if someone knew how I would go about buying direct from the manufacture? I have a home business that sales quilt items and a business license .Any help would be appreciated.
Asked by crazypinkquilt - Wed Jan 14 12:55:40 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Contact each manufacturer to see what their requirements are. You may have to buy more than you need, thus requiring you to spend more that what it would cost buying tax exempt from local shops.
Answered by pattiann42 - Wed Jan 14 13:18:37 2009
Q. Hello, I love to quilt but hate those high fabric prices.I was wondering if someone knew how I would go about buying direct from the manufacture? I have a home business that sales quilt items and a business license .Any help would be appreciated.
Asked by crazypinkquilt - Wed Jan 14 12:55:40 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Contact each manufacturer to see what their requirements are. You may have to buy more than you need, thus requiring you to spend more that what it would cost buying tax exempt from local shops.
Answered by pattiann42 - Wed Jan 14 13:18:37 2009
Where can I buy a Quilt that the proceeds go to cancer research?
Q. One of my very good friensd is getting married next month, and I am looking to buy a nice warm quilt for a wedding gift. Her mother died of cancer about 10 years ago, and I would love for the proceeds of the quilt to go toward cancer research. Does anyone know where I can get one of these?
Asked by notmelast - Thu May 22 12:26:27 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Every year, ebay has a special auction of quilts to honor and benefit breast cancer patients through the Susan G. Koman foundation. Better Homes & Garden puts on the Quilt Pink event and the quilts produced in 2007 are about to be auctioned off this month. You can find more information here: Here is a link to the quilt auction schedule: And this link takes you directly to the auction. This cause is very near to my heart as well, being a quilter, having lost my mother to breast cancer in February 2005 and currently waiting on biopsy results for myself.
Answered by Gabriele M - Thu May 22 12:57:39 2008
Q. One of my very good friensd is getting married next month, and I am looking to buy a nice warm quilt for a wedding gift. Her mother died of cancer about 10 years ago, and I would love for the proceeds of the quilt to go toward cancer research. Does anyone know where I can get one of these?
Asked by notmelast - Thu May 22 12:26:27 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Every year, ebay has a special auction of quilts to honor and benefit breast cancer patients through the Susan G. Koman foundation. Better Homes & Garden puts on the Quilt Pink event and the quilts produced in 2007 are about to be auctioned off this month. You can find more information here: Here is a link to the quilt auction schedule: And this link takes you directly to the auction. This cause is very near to my heart as well, being a quilter, having lost my mother to breast cancer in February 2005 and currently waiting on biopsy results for myself.
Answered by Gabriele M - Thu May 22 12:57:39 2008
What type of quilt should I do for my first one?
Q. Buy a pattern or get one off the internet or make my own? How long should I give myself realstically to make my first quilt- queen size. Or should I start with a twin? I have a textile and fashion design degree so I sew clothing. My sewing skill are pretty advanced for clothing but I have never made a quilt before.
Asked by BUBBLES - Fri Mar 7 12:58:53 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If you have good sewing skills, go to quilterscache.com. She has lots of great block patterns. Make one block, see how it goes. If it goes well, keep going! A queen size quilt TOP could take up to 20 hours total. If you are unsure about your sewing skills, I recommend the Eleanor Burns Quilt in a Day Log Cabin.
Answered by Christine L - Fri Mar 7 13:03:29 2008
Q. Buy a pattern or get one off the internet or make my own? How long should I give myself realstically to make my first quilt- queen size. Or should I start with a twin? I have a textile and fashion design degree so I sew clothing. My sewing skill are pretty advanced for clothing but I have never made a quilt before.
Asked by BUBBLES - Fri Mar 7 12:58:53 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If you have good sewing skills, go to quilterscache.com. She has lots of great block patterns. Make one block, see how it goes. If it goes well, keep going! A queen size quilt TOP could take up to 20 hours total. If you are unsure about your sewing skills, I recommend the Eleanor Burns Quilt in a Day Log Cabin.
Answered by Christine L - Fri Mar 7 13:03:29 2008
When hand tying a quilt, is there a pattern or sequence 2 follow?
Q. I mean like tying it every 2 feet ?? Do you start in the middle of the quilt and go from there. I am planning on appliqueing baby clothes (six) 2 and 2 and 2. Can you still tie if the baby clothes are in the way? Thanks for any help.
Asked by Commie Unions =(New World Order) - Thu Jan 17 17:31:21 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. First, how close the ties need to be on a tied quilt are determined by the type of batting or stuffing inside the quilt. For example, for batting that could come apart, the ties need to be closer (cotton battings, etc.) ... when using "bonded" polyester batting, the ties can be farther apart. Also, when a quilt-comforter won't actually get a lot of stress in use, it may not need ties as close as if it were to get a lot. I think the farthest-apart that ties are usually done though is more like one foot or less (for a bonded polyester batt) than 2 feet... cotton batts are more like every 4 inches or so. The info should be given on any batt that you actually purchase. There is no particular pattern to the ties though... just any way you… [cont.]
Answered by Diane B. - Fri Jan 18 16:38:54 2008
Q. I mean like tying it every 2 feet ?? Do you start in the middle of the quilt and go from there. I am planning on appliqueing baby clothes (six) 2 and 2 and 2. Can you still tie if the baby clothes are in the way? Thanks for any help.
Asked by Commie Unions =(New World Order) - Thu Jan 17 17:31:21 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. First, how close the ties need to be on a tied quilt are determined by the type of batting or stuffing inside the quilt. For example, for batting that could come apart, the ties need to be closer (cotton battings, etc.) ... when using "bonded" polyester batting, the ties can be farther apart. Also, when a quilt-comforter won't actually get a lot of stress in use, it may not need ties as close as if it were to get a lot. I think the farthest-apart that ties are usually done though is more like one foot or less (for a bonded polyester batt) than 2 feet... cotton batts are more like every 4 inches or so. The info should be given on any batt that you actually purchase. There is no particular pattern to the ties though... just any way you… [cont.]
Answered by Diane B. - Fri Jan 18 16:38:54 2008
How can I wash a quilt without having the red bleed onto the rest of it?
Q. My mother in law made us this quilt but she forgot to wash the red before she assembled it. How can I wash it without having the red bleed onto the rest?
Asked by ABC - Sat Apr 12 20:44:00 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I would call her and ask her if she has any left over pieces of the red fabric. Take them and put in a sink or bowl with slightly warm water and swish it around. If it bleeds, I would probably not wash the quilt. I have had red fabric bleed in quilts and when it gets into the batting, it is very hard to get out. If you think you have to wash it, use a detergent made specifically for quilts like Orvus. You can find it in quilting magazines, your local quilt shop or on line. But I would definitely try the swatch test if she has any left over fabric.
Answered by quilter46pp - Sat Apr 12 22:42:51 2008
Q. My mother in law made us this quilt but she forgot to wash the red before she assembled it. How can I wash it without having the red bleed onto the rest?
Asked by ABC - Sat Apr 12 20:44:00 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I would call her and ask her if she has any left over pieces of the red fabric. Take them and put in a sink or bowl with slightly warm water and swish it around. If it bleeds, I would probably not wash the quilt. I have had red fabric bleed in quilts and when it gets into the batting, it is very hard to get out. If you think you have to wash it, use a detergent made specifically for quilts like Orvus. You can find it in quilting magazines, your local quilt shop or on line. But I would definitely try the swatch test if she has any left over fabric.
Answered by quilter46pp - Sat Apr 12 22:42:51 2008
How do you make a quilt heavy? or How do you make a heavy quilt?
Q. I want to make a quilt, but I want it to be heavy. I have thought of using heavy fabrics, but I want it to be heavy as well as warm. Any ideas or suggestions on how I should go about making a heavy quilt that will keep me warm as well? A particular type of batting maybe? Certain types of fabrics? Thanks all!
Asked by Susan - Mon Feb 11 13:20:53 2008 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. my grandmother used to use wool blankets for batting. That made them very warm and very heavy. I prefer to use Warm and Natural batting. It's comes in different hefts. That always makes the warmest quilts! Plus, it's 100% cotton so it shrinks nicely and really shows of the quilting!
Answered by stepharosie - Mon Feb 11 15:02:08 2008
Q. I want to make a quilt, but I want it to be heavy. I have thought of using heavy fabrics, but I want it to be heavy as well as warm. Any ideas or suggestions on how I should go about making a heavy quilt that will keep me warm as well? A particular type of batting maybe? Certain types of fabrics? Thanks all!
Asked by Susan - Mon Feb 11 13:20:53 2008 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. my grandmother used to use wool blankets for batting. That made them very warm and very heavy. I prefer to use Warm and Natural batting. It's comes in different hefts. That always makes the warmest quilts! Plus, it's 100% cotton so it shrinks nicely and really shows of the quilting!
Answered by stepharosie - Mon Feb 11 15:02:08 2008
How to machine a quilt and what do I need?
Q. I am making a quilt. I am hoping to make a quilted playmat for DD measuring 1.5 x 2m. Can I do this width on my home machine? This is what I have: Michael Miller fabric for facing side, Fleece for reverse, a walking foot for my Janome 423s. What else do I need and where to buy? (I am in the UK).
Asked by Kat - Thu Jan 17 12:34:19 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. With the equipment you have you could even do a King size quilt on your Janome!! I would use quilting thread on both the bobbin and threading. They are slicker than regular sewing threads. I made nap mats for my grandsons and quilted their names into the middle of the mats. This was for their nursery school. I just spread the fabric out on the floor and using chalk wrote their names very very large over the face of the mats then stitched them. Enjoy!!
Answered by Miz Lamb - Thu Jan 17 13:46:43 2008
Q. I am making a quilt. I am hoping to make a quilted playmat for DD measuring 1.5 x 2m. Can I do this width on my home machine? This is what I have: Michael Miller fabric for facing side, Fleece for reverse, a walking foot for my Janome 423s. What else do I need and where to buy? (I am in the UK).
Asked by Kat - Thu Jan 17 12:34:19 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. With the equipment you have you could even do a King size quilt on your Janome!! I would use quilting thread on both the bobbin and threading. They are slicker than regular sewing threads. I made nap mats for my grandsons and quilted their names into the middle of the mats. This was for their nursery school. I just spread the fabric out on the floor and using chalk wrote their names very very large over the face of the mats then stitched them. Enjoy!!
Answered by Miz Lamb - Thu Jan 17 13:46:43 2008
How do I start an on-line quilt store?
Q. A friend and I want to start an on-line quilt store. We need information about ordering inventory, initial financial requirements, shipping costs, and any tips from others who have done this.
Asked by grami27 - Thu Oct 19 12:41:56 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Contact the SBA - small business administration. They send you a packet of material that has lots of information, instructions, etc. to start up a business.
Answered by gator girl - Thu Oct 19 13:57:52 2006
Q. A friend and I want to start an on-line quilt store. We need information about ordering inventory, initial financial requirements, shipping costs, and any tips from others who have done this.
Asked by grami27 - Thu Oct 19 12:41:56 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Contact the SBA - small business administration. They send you a packet of material that has lots of information, instructions, etc. to start up a business.
Answered by gator girl - Thu Oct 19 13:57:52 2006
Can I wash my colorful quilt cover without worrying about it losing its colors?
Q. I have the pink/multicolor version quilt cover from ikea it's very bright and colorful, and I'm worried that if I wash it, the colors will bleed out and become dull. Does anyone have any suggestions for washing my quilt cover without losing its vibrance?
Asked by luminess - Mon Jun 23 19:33:10 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Definitely wash it in cold water, on a gentle cycle, and with a detergent specially made for preserving colors. Tide makes one called Blue and there are others as well. It should be fine if you take those precautions! Good luck!
Answered by Curiousmindz - Mon Jun 23 19:37:04 2008
Q. I have the pink/multicolor version quilt cover from ikea it's very bright and colorful, and I'm worried that if I wash it, the colors will bleed out and become dull. Does anyone have any suggestions for washing my quilt cover without losing its vibrance?
Asked by luminess - Mon Jun 23 19:33:10 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Definitely wash it in cold water, on a gentle cycle, and with a detergent specially made for preserving colors. Tide makes one called Blue and there are others as well. It should be fine if you take those precautions! Good luck!
Answered by Curiousmindz - Mon Jun 23 19:37:04 2008
How to - attach a large quilt to (textured) wall?
Q. A heirloom quilt - passed down generation to generation. We'd like to display it as a wall hanging. The best way to do so, without gouging quilt or walls (w/large holes, etc.) ? ?
Asked by NeedToKnow - Sun Dec 16 23:22:12 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Another way is to gat a piece of carpet tack strip and attach IT to the wall. Then just press the quilt to it. This way the quilt is fully supported.
Answered by saaanen - Mon Dec 17 09:29:45 2007
Q. A heirloom quilt - passed down generation to generation. We'd like to display it as a wall hanging. The best way to do so, without gouging quilt or walls (w/large holes, etc.) ? ?
Asked by NeedToKnow - Sun Dec 16 23:22:12 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Another way is to gat a piece of carpet tack strip and attach IT to the wall. Then just press the quilt to it. This way the quilt is fully supported.
Answered by saaanen - Mon Dec 17 09:29:45 2007
What is the recommended height for the quilt to be?
Q. I just bought a Nolting fun quilter. Never longarmed before. What is the recommended height for the quilt to be?? My back has really been bothering me since I started "practicing".
Asked by busymakingcrafts - Thu Oct 30 12:34:19 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. A good height to aim for is one where you can stand straight and your elbows form a 90-degree angle. That's usually a pretty neutral position ergonomically. If you'll need to do a lot of leaning, a little higher is better. A consultation with a good chiropractor now may be the best investment you'll ever make.
Answered by Chicago Q - Fri Oct 31 04:49:32 2008
Q. I just bought a Nolting fun quilter. Never longarmed before. What is the recommended height for the quilt to be?? My back has really been bothering me since I started "practicing".
Asked by busymakingcrafts - Thu Oct 30 12:34:19 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. A good height to aim for is one where you can stand straight and your elbows form a 90-degree angle. That's usually a pretty neutral position ergonomically. If you'll need to do a lot of leaning, a little higher is better. A consultation with a good chiropractor now may be the best investment you'll ever make.
Answered by Chicago Q - Fri Oct 31 04:49:32 2008
How much fabric do I need for a rag quilt?
Q. I want to make a small rag quilt for my niece. About how much fabric would I need for the top part?
Asked by Sadie - Thu Jul 13 17:55:07 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The rag quilts that I've seen are made up of a bunch of squares with the seams exposed and frayed. Each square is made up of three layers of flannel, quilted just over 1/2" from the edge and then with an X through it. The squares are assembled into a quilt by putting them back to back and sewing about 1/2" from the edge to make rows, then sewing the rows together using the same method. On one side the quilt will be smooth, and on the other all of the seams will stick up. Clip the seams every 1/4 to 1/2" and throw it into the washing machine (add a pair of old jeans to really rough it up). Tumble dry, removing the lint occasionally. To decide how much fabric you need, figure out how big you want the quilt. Then figure out how many blocks… [cont.]
Answered by swbiblio - Mon Jul 17 22:38:54 2006
Q. I want to make a small rag quilt for my niece. About how much fabric would I need for the top part?
Asked by Sadie - Thu Jul 13 17:55:07 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The rag quilts that I've seen are made up of a bunch of squares with the seams exposed and frayed. Each square is made up of three layers of flannel, quilted just over 1/2" from the edge and then with an X through it. The squares are assembled into a quilt by putting them back to back and sewing about 1/2" from the edge to make rows, then sewing the rows together using the same method. On one side the quilt will be smooth, and on the other all of the seams will stick up. Clip the seams every 1/4 to 1/2" and throw it into the washing machine (add a pair of old jeans to really rough it up). Tumble dry, removing the lint occasionally. To decide how much fabric you need, figure out how big you want the quilt. Then figure out how many blocks… [cont.]
Answered by swbiblio - Mon Jul 17 22:38:54 2006
How do I tie off a quilt top?
Q. How can I tie off a quilt top as opposed to having it stitched? I'm trying to tie a quilt top for my first grandchild (a boy!!!) and all I keep coming up with are what could become uncomfortable knots. Any immediate information on this would be greatly appreciated as "Allen" is due in mid-March.
Asked by coorissee - Sun Jan 7 04:54:20 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You can use soft baby yarn, embroidery floss, or any washable material. To avoid the whole "knot" issue, why not put the "knots" on the bottom? Start on the bottom, go straight up through to the top, move over 1/4 inch and go down. Come up again along the same "up" route, and back down the "down" route. Tie off on the bottom. It's nice and secure. That grandson lays on "dashes" of yarn or string and the backside is plain with the decorative ties! Good luck, Gram! Enjoy that baby!
Answered by Tj aka Mom - Sun Jan 7 17:23:33 2007
Q. How can I tie off a quilt top as opposed to having it stitched? I'm trying to tie a quilt top for my first grandchild (a boy!!!) and all I keep coming up with are what could become uncomfortable knots. Any immediate information on this would be greatly appreciated as "Allen" is due in mid-March.
Asked by coorissee - Sun Jan 7 04:54:20 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You can use soft baby yarn, embroidery floss, or any washable material. To avoid the whole "knot" issue, why not put the "knots" on the bottom? Start on the bottom, go straight up through to the top, move over 1/4 inch and go down. Come up again along the same "up" route, and back down the "down" route. Tie off on the bottom. It's nice and secure. That grandson lays on "dashes" of yarn or string and the backside is plain with the decorative ties! Good luck, Gram! Enjoy that baby!
Answered by Tj aka Mom - Sun Jan 7 17:23:33 2007
Is it safe to hand wash a hand stitched quilt with regular detergent?
Q. My grandmother stitched a quilt for me and I was wanting to wash it. If I hand wash it with regular detergent, is that safe?
Asked by elphaba_of_georgia - Wed May 14 12:23:51 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It would take forever to hand-wash a quilt...and it would take you forever to get all the soap out. If I were you, I'd use Dryel or Dry Cleaners' Secret and launder it using the kit and your dryer. If not, I'd take it to a dry cleaner.
Answered by nellbelle7 - Wed May 14 13:00:46 2008
Q. My grandmother stitched a quilt for me and I was wanting to wash it. If I hand wash it with regular detergent, is that safe?
Asked by elphaba_of_georgia - Wed May 14 12:23:51 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It would take forever to hand-wash a quilt...and it would take you forever to get all the soap out. If I were you, I'd use Dryel or Dry Cleaners' Secret and launder it using the kit and your dryer. If not, I'd take it to a dry cleaner.
Answered by nellbelle7 - Wed May 14 13:00:46 2008
Do I need to use a stabilizer when making a quilt out of baby clothes?
Q. I want to make a quilt out of some of my son's old onesies, but I wasn't sure if I needed to use a stabilizer material. Any other tips would be appreciated too.
Asked by yet_another_sarah - Mon Oct 5 20:06:03 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Onesies are made of cotton stretch fabric. So you may want to use a woven cotton backing on each square of the quilt. especially if you are going to use a woven cotton for the back of the quilt. I think it will make it easy for you to sew too,.
Answered by drip - Tue Oct 6 11:07:20 2009
Q. I want to make a quilt out of some of my son's old onesies, but I wasn't sure if I needed to use a stabilizer material. Any other tips would be appreciated too.
Asked by yet_another_sarah - Mon Oct 5 20:06:03 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Onesies are made of cotton stretch fabric. So you may want to use a woven cotton backing on each square of the quilt. especially if you are going to use a woven cotton for the back of the quilt. I think it will make it easy for you to sew too,.
Answered by drip - Tue Oct 6 11:07:20 2009
How would you make a quilt with cotton jersey?
Q. I thought of using Wonder Under, but since it's double sided fusing, I would have to have three layers (the cotton jersey, wonder under, and another layer of misc. fabric backing). I am making a quilt out of old clothes made of cotton jersey. Any ideas to stabilize the jersey stretch?
Asked by lms - Sat Oct 4 18:55:31 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Assuming you mean t-shirt material: Get some 505 ( spray or similar from June Tailor ( (you can get them at Joann's or Hancock's or similar) Cut muslin pieces to match each shirt piece Spray muslin, stick t-shirt to it, and stitch it all together.
Answered by ss - Sat Oct 4 19:11:59 2008
Q. I thought of using Wonder Under, but since it's double sided fusing, I would have to have three layers (the cotton jersey, wonder under, and another layer of misc. fabric backing). I am making a quilt out of old clothes made of cotton jersey. Any ideas to stabilize the jersey stretch?
Asked by lms - Sat Oct 4 18:55:31 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Assuming you mean t-shirt material: Get some 505 ( spray or similar from June Tailor ( (you can get them at Joann's or Hancock's or similar) Cut muslin pieces to match each shirt piece Spray muslin, stick t-shirt to it, and stitch it all together.
Answered by ss - Sat Oct 4 19:11:59 2008
How do I finish paneling for a quilt?
Q. 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
Asked by Patricia G - Wed Sep 19 12:09:09 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. 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. .
Answered by Kacky - Wed Sep 19 12:46:11 2007
Q. 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
Asked by Patricia G - Wed Sep 19 12:09:09 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. 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. .
Answered by Kacky - Wed Sep 19 12:46:11 2007
What is a good way to get melted cheese off of a delicate, fancy quilt?
Q. I often use my blankets and such to wipe up massive food spills. The other day I microwaved some cheese, but I heated it up so much that it was more of a liquid than solid. The plate was very hot from being overheated; so, I dropped it when I picked it up, and it spilled. I used my quilt which my mother sewed for me to wipe up this spill. My mother made the quilt for me a few years ago, but I am worried that the cheese stain will not come out so well because cheese is somewhat oily; are there are any good detergents, suggestions, or such to get this stain out? I can't use anything which would harm the delicate fabric or the detailed needlework.
Asked by aanstalokaniskiodov_nikolai - Sun Sep 10 20:24:51 2006 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. lick it off or peel off the cheese and put in a sandwich. yummy!
Answered by jared - Wed Sep 13 23:41:11 2006
Q. I often use my blankets and such to wipe up massive food spills. The other day I microwaved some cheese, but I heated it up so much that it was more of a liquid than solid. The plate was very hot from being overheated; so, I dropped it when I picked it up, and it spilled. I used my quilt which my mother sewed for me to wipe up this spill. My mother made the quilt for me a few years ago, but I am worried that the cheese stain will not come out so well because cheese is somewhat oily; are there are any good detergents, suggestions, or such to get this stain out? I can't use anything which would harm the delicate fabric or the detailed needlework.
Asked by aanstalokaniskiodov_nikolai - Sun Sep 10 20:24:51 2006 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. lick it off or peel off the cheese and put in a sandwich. yummy!
Answered by jared - Wed Sep 13 23:41:11 2006
What kind of paint can i use to put on a quilt?
Q. I have a project for my studens and we are making a quilt, and I want my students to paint on the quilt for display. What kind of paint or makers could i use on the quilt that wont bleed or look yucky? if there is any? Does anyone have any suggestions?
Asked by Naky247 - Mon May 21 18:15:06 2007 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There are paints and markers made especially for fabrics in every price range. It depends in part on the age and skill level of the kids, and in how much you want to spend. Dick Blick is an art supply store that has a great website. The links below are to fabric paints, markers and even crayons. You can get different effects depending on the product - some markers bleed easily, others hold a fairly tight line. Some blend, some don't. Most need to be heat set, so be prepared to iron. If you're really on a tight budget, you can even use plain old crayons. Crayola has fabric crayons that you use to draw on paper, then iron onto the fabric. The Crayola website includes instructions for melting the crayons and "painting" with them, among… [cont.]
Answered by swbiblio - Mon May 21 20:09:30 2007
Q. I have a project for my studens and we are making a quilt, and I want my students to paint on the quilt for display. What kind of paint or makers could i use on the quilt that wont bleed or look yucky? if there is any? Does anyone have any suggestions?
Asked by Naky247 - Mon May 21 18:15:06 2007 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There are paints and markers made especially for fabrics in every price range. It depends in part on the age and skill level of the kids, and in how much you want to spend. Dick Blick is an art supply store that has a great website. The links below are to fabric paints, markers and even crayons. You can get different effects depending on the product - some markers bleed easily, others hold a fairly tight line. Some blend, some don't. Most need to be heat set, so be prepared to iron. If you're really on a tight budget, you can even use plain old crayons. Crayola has fabric crayons that you use to draw on paper, then iron onto the fabric. The Crayola website includes instructions for melting the crayons and "painting" with them, among… [cont.]
Answered by swbiblio - Mon May 21 20:09:30 2007
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This very easy quilt is designed to look great in any colour combination The traditional log cabin design had been upsized to accommodate modern large scale fabric prints Measurements
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And I am also working on a new . quilt. from Kimberly's new book, Jelly Roll . Quilts. & More from AQS. The . quilt. I chose to start with is called Chain Saw and it is great to have all the fabric in the house and not have to buy anything for a ...
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