have you ever used fabric origami flowers in a quilt?
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have you ever used fabric origami flowers in a quilt?
I am making a quilt for someone that LOVES origami and came across some tutorials for fabric origami flowers. Here is one of the tutorials I saw that works well for my project:
http://americansewingguild.blogspot....c-flowers.html
What I would like to do is to use this as the center of a flower block in place of the yo-yo it calls for. This is the pattern I am using:
http://webstore.quiltropolis.net/sto...3&Item_ID=4651
I was wondering if anyone has used these types of blocks in a quilt and how it handles in the wash. I am making a lap quilt, not a wall hanging, so I'm sure it will need more frequent washing. I plan to finish up my sample and wash it, but curious how it handles over time.
Anyone try fabric origami in a quilt before and care to chime in? Any suggestions/lessons learned?
Thanks
http://americansewingguild.blogspot....c-flowers.html
What I would like to do is to use this as the center of a flower block in place of the yo-yo it calls for. This is the pattern I am using:
http://webstore.quiltropolis.net/sto...3&Item_ID=4651
I was wondering if anyone has used these types of blocks in a quilt and how it handles in the wash. I am making a lap quilt, not a wall hanging, so I'm sure it will need more frequent washing. I plan to finish up my sample and wash it, but curious how it handles over time.
Anyone try fabric origami in a quilt before and care to chime in? Any suggestions/lessons learned?
Thanks
#2
Rami Kim who is a Korean American quilter often uses the Korean form of origami in her quilts and quilted clothing. She does gorgeous stuff. I think those flowers would be great in a quilt instead od yoyo's.
#4
I was going to make the same suggestion. I have one of her books ... "Folded Fabric Elegance".
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I'm doing this right now, actually. The flower looks just like the link, but the one I'm doing is machine stitched on the corners. I have to say....it's awfully tedious and time consuming. I think it will hold up fine with use and in the wash, but I wouldn't say this if it wasn't machine stitched. The only hand sewing is to tack down the tops of the petals to the quilt. I do know I'll never do a quilt needing 128 of them again!
#6
That tutorial is great! I was wondering about how to keep cotton fresh after being washed but she talks about that, pressing them flat and then folding them out again. I wonder if you used poly or a blend fabric to make them, if they'd be "permanent pressed" and wouldn't have to iron them? That dress she made is fabulous!
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I'm doing this right now, actually. The flower looks just like the link, but the one I'm doing is machine stitched on the corners. I have to say....it's awfully tedious and time consuming. I think it will hold up fine with use and in the wash, but I wouldn't say this if it wasn't machine stitched. The only hand sewing is to tack down the tops of the petals to the quilt. I do know I'll never do a quilt needing 128 of them again!
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Wow, 128! That is some serious work there! I'd love to see a picture! I only need 20. I love the idea, but not convinced it's the best choice now...I don't want it to be a hassle for the recipient either. I will definitely make a sample and wash/dry it a few times before I commit. I've still got a dozen blocks to make in the meantime.
And it will be my one and ONLY one. LOL!
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