incorporating thread crochet into quilting

[Wonnie]

Looking forward to the suggestions. My mom left dozens of crocheted pieces. My sisters and nieces and I have taken what we want, but the others are there yet to be put to use. Thought about incorporating them into quilts, but how?

Have you thought about mounting some of them in frames? Still waiting for suggestions from others in re to the idea of a quilt. :-)

[OnTheGo]

You're only limited by your imagination! Have fun with this project!

[cjaye44]

Way back in 1977 I went to the First Continental Quilting Congress in Virginia and what a show of quilts that was!! I saw Jinny Beyer's quilt "Ray of Light" which won first prize in the Good Housekeeping contest. But, back on the subject at hand...there was also a gorgeous christening quilt which had 6" round doilies appliqued on a royal blue velvet background. I don't crochet but I thought it was such a unique way to combine the two art forms. I should think that if you were to use the finer weight of thread it would work just fine. I don't think it would be practical for an everyday quilt but what an heirloom it would make!!

[BellaBoo]

I use the crochet thread a lot when making projects. I zig zag stitch over the thread on a fabric tube and then pull the thread to make pretty rouching effects.

[TonnieLoree]

There is a book about this. Can't remember the name now or the author. She cut the linens with lace, doilies etc into 1/4 and inserted them into the corners of squares like fans. I have also seen Grandmothers Fan quilts with the lace on the outer edge.

I didn't read the book, but I saw an episode on Simply Quilts where an 8-sectioned doily was cut into quarters. When inserted into the corner, each section looked like a heart. It was a Valentine's episode.

[pjemark]

I had a customer who took her mother's doilies and hand embroidered pillowcases etc to an amish woman and had her incoorperate them into a quilt. It was the most beautiful quilt I have ever seen. I just couldn't get over how lovely it was. She got it back just when I was finished painting the house and we picked a wall to hang it on that did not have full sunlight. Just beautiful. Next time she calls me back to do something I will get a pic and maybe by then i will have learned how to post pics!

[Wonnie]

I had a customer who took her mother's doilies and hand embroidered pillowcases etc to an amish woman and had her incoorperate them into a quilt. It was the most beautiful quilt I have ever seen. I just couldn't get over how lovely it was. She got it back just when I was finished painting the house and we picked a wall to hang it on that did not have full sunlight. Just beautiful. Next time she calls me back to do something I will get a pic and maybe by then i will have learned how to post pics!

Oh, I hope so....would love to see it!

[Wonnie]

Thanks to all for your many helpful suggestions and interest!

[GrammaBabs]

I say anything that's beautiful and hand done,,, is perfect for a quilt....All quilts don't have to be "washable".. some are pure artwork or eye candy... and yes, i saw the SQ show with the doiles cut,,, the sky's the limit with art quilts....

[Evie]

There is a book about this. Can't remember the name now or the author. She cut the linens with lace, doilies etc into 1/4 and inserted them into the corners of squares like fans. I have also seen Grandmothers Fan quilts with the lace on the outer edge.

I didn't read the book, but I saw an episode on Simply Quilts where an 8-sectioned doily was cut into quarters. When inserted into the corner, each section looked like a heart. It was a Valentine's episode.

Just wondering: Wouldn't the crochet stitches start coming apart? After all, they are just "chain stitches." Just wondering how it can be done without everything unraveling!