Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Main
anybody ever made a silk quilt? >

anybody ever made a silk quilt?

anybody ever made a silk quilt?

Thread Tools
 
Old 01-17-2011, 02:53 AM
  #11  
k3n
Power Poster
 
k3n's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Somerset, England
Posts: 10,686
Default

Originally Posted by butterflywing
k3n also made a silk quilt. search or pm her.
Yes I did, here it is http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-40412-1.htm not quilted yet I'm afraid! I would say definitely use the fray check (I didn't, nightmare!) and don't chose a pattern with too small pieces or points. Otherwise, I was really pleased with the end result although I can't say that I found the process very fulfilling! The dog learnt some new vocabulary though! :mrgreen: NB the silk I used in the blocks was the thick kind, and the black was a silky fine silk/hemp blend. Both frayed like stink. ;-)
k3n is offline  
Old 01-17-2011, 05:27 AM
  #12  
Power Poster
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Northern Michigan
Posts: 12,861
Default

adhere the interfacing before cutting your silks and cut one layer at a time. lots of pins.
i love working with silks and velvets but they can be (slippery)
make sure you have a new-sharp blade in your cutter. this is no time to be using old-dull tools. new sharp thin needle- fine thread. (i use 70-100 wt threads-usually silk- when working with silk) :thumbup:
ckcowl is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
tinbren
Main
9
11-22-2019 06:16 PM
pumpkinpatchquilter
Main
14
12-28-2012 03:19 PM
Halfsquare
Links and Resources
0
02-22-2011 09:30 PM
judy_68
General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
6
06-14-2009 04:57 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



FREE Quilting Newsletter