Cross Stitched Pictures in a Quilt
01-31-2011, 01:03 PM
#111
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I think that's a great idea. I have several pieces that I cross-stitched myself several years ago. They're a series of animals that I had intended to frame in groups of 3 (12 altogether). Now I'm thinking...maybe I could get them out of the closet and put them into a wall-quilt.
Nice idea...thanks!! :D
Nice idea...thanks!! :D
01-31-2011, 02:52 PM
#114
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I have just started a cross-stitched quilt. I am not using previously cross stitched blocks. I am using waste cloth to stitch my patterns on cotton, then will incorporate my blocks into a quilt.
You completed those "blocks" as a labor of love. I wouldn't want to see them "gotten rid of." If framed, and you don't want them, perhaps they could be donated to a nursing home to brighten the room of a resident.... or if more appropriate... to a shelter for children/families.
Will be looking forward to answers as to how this quilt might hold up. :-)
You completed those "blocks" as a labor of love. I wouldn't want to see them "gotten rid of." If framed, and you don't want them, perhaps they could be donated to a nursing home to brighten the room of a resident.... or if more appropriate... to a shelter for children/families.
Will be looking forward to answers as to how this quilt might hold up. :-)
02-02-2011, 07:54 AM
#116
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Originally Posted by Quilting Grandmother
I recently finished a wall hanging using cross stitched pictures. They are beaded and are approximately 6 1/2 inches square. Because of the beading they are heavier than most cross stitched pictures. I wish that I had used fusible batting instead of regular batting. I agree with the suggestion of using fusible interfacing. I have included pictures of the wall hanging.
02-02-2011, 08:35 AM
#118
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I have never used anything but aida clth to do cross stitich. Do you have to use a printed pattern to do it on a regular cotton quilting material? Do you have to buy patterns or can you draft your own and if so, how?
02-02-2011, 08:42 AM
#119
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The quilt I posted the cross stitch is done on aida. You just put the quilt together just like any other quilt.
Originally Posted by JNCT14
I have never used anything but aida clth to do cross stitich. Do you have to use a printed pattern to do it on a regular cotton quilting material? Do you have to buy patterns or can you draft your own and if so, how?
02-02-2011, 08:47 AM
#120
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Originally Posted by frugalfabrics
Have you ever put a cross-stitched picture in your quilt.
I've got a bunch of cross stitched pictures I made and collected over the years.
Trying to decide what to do with them...options include, putting them in a quilt, framing them for a child's room, or getting rid of them.
I've got a bunch of cross stitched pictures I made and collected over the years.
Trying to decide what to do with them...options include, putting them in a quilt, framing them for a child's room, or getting rid of them.
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