what do you do..........
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what do you do when you have a big quilt. Bigger then work area or floor area? i did davids on my king bed but man oh man my back is still killing me from bending over the bed to pin (i tie) would i use basting spray next time? i kept thinking theres gotta be a simpliar way :(
also........ after pinning edges to back, do you trim then or wait until after you sew, then trim ????
SORRY FOR ALL THE QUESTIONS ,,,,,,, I JUST DON'T EVEN WANT ANOTHER REPEAT OF THE SKULL QUILT..... IT WAS ENOUGH TO MAKE ME WANNA QUIT.... I'M STILL SOMEWHAT NEW SO I KNEW THERES HAS TO BE AN EASIER WAY
also........ after pinning edges to back, do you trim then or wait until after you sew, then trim ????
SORRY FOR ALL THE QUESTIONS ,,,,,,, I JUST DON'T EVEN WANT ANOTHER REPEAT OF THE SKULL QUILT..... IT WAS ENOUGH TO MAKE ME WANNA QUIT.... I'M STILL SOMEWHAT NEW SO I KNEW THERES HAS TO BE AN EASIER WAY
#2
I sandwich, pin baste, then tie. Pin all the way around the quilt and sew it... sew on the binding on the front side, trim to edge of binding and turn it and sew the binding to the back. That's just how I do mine, everyone I am sure has their own technique.
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I do a couple of things for the very same reason - my aching back! :-)
I've done this method on youtube (watch both - they're part 1 & 2) by
Sharon Schamber.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhwNylePFAA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_EjB...eature=related
OR.... I have a 6 ft. folding table that I bring out, smooth out my backing, centered on the table, then the batting and top and start basting from the middle, then move to the top or bottom and baste those (I usually thread baste because it's easier when I machine quilt, but I HAVE pinned). I don't tape the edges or anything, I just am careful when I lay it out and also as I baste to check that everything's smooth. That works really well for me because then I can sit on my computer chair and roll around. I still need to take breaks, but it's MUCH easier than crawling around on the floor!
Just FYI, I haven't done a king size this way, but I've done a queen and lots of twin and double size.
I've done this method on youtube (watch both - they're part 1 & 2) by
Sharon Schamber.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhwNylePFAA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_EjB...eature=related
OR.... I have a 6 ft. folding table that I bring out, smooth out my backing, centered on the table, then the batting and top and start basting from the middle, then move to the top or bottom and baste those (I usually thread baste because it's easier when I machine quilt, but I HAVE pinned). I don't tape the edges or anything, I just am careful when I lay it out and also as I baste to check that everything's smooth. That works really well for me because then I can sit on my computer chair and roll around. I still need to take breaks, but it's MUCH easier than crawling around on the floor!
Just FYI, I haven't done a king size this way, but I've done a queen and lots of twin and double size.
#4
is there someplace nearby, like a church or community center, where you could use a meeting room, push some tables together, and work on those?
i usually make lap and crib size quilts. on the few bed-size quilts i've done, i've draped the whole thing over my kitchen table (or kitchen counter) and sprayed/smoothed/pinned/basted from the center out. once the center is done, i work on table/counter-sized sections until it's all conquered.
if the design includes sashing between the blocks, you can also use one of many different methods to quilt it in sections, and then attach the sections to each other. complete the quilt by attaching the sashing to the front ... also in manageable sections.
i don't usually use a traditional binding. i try to leave at least one or two extra inches of back and batting all the way around. i attach strips to the back. i turn them to the front and use them as a combination last border and binding.
i usually make lap and crib size quilts. on the few bed-size quilts i've done, i've draped the whole thing over my kitchen table (or kitchen counter) and sprayed/smoothed/pinned/basted from the center out. once the center is done, i work on table/counter-sized sections until it's all conquered.
if the design includes sashing between the blocks, you can also use one of many different methods to quilt it in sections, and then attach the sections to each other. complete the quilt by attaching the sashing to the front ... also in manageable sections.
i don't usually use a traditional binding. i try to leave at least one or two extra inches of back and batting all the way around. i attach strips to the back. i turn them to the front and use them as a combination last border and binding.
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I ususally go to our church that DH is a pastor at and use tables pushed togther, or on the floor. I spray baste and then mostly do a simple machine quilting. I am ususally able to recruit friends or my dh or someone to help me baste, it is too hard to do by myself. do you have afriend or husband you can recruit to help you now and then when doing large quilts?
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OR.... I have a 6 ft. folding table that I bring out, smooth out my backing, centered on the table, then the batting and top and start basting from the middle, then move to the top or bottom and baste those (I usually thread baste because it's easier when I machine quilt, but I HAVE pinned).
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Originally Posted by lfw045
I sandwich, pin baste, then tie. Pin all the way around the quilt and sew it... sew on the binding on the front side, trim to edge of binding and turn it and sew the binding to the back. That's just how I do mine, everyone I am sure has their own technique.
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Originally Posted by minstrel
I do a couple of things for the very same reason - my aching back! :-)
I've done this method on youtube (watch both - they're part 1 & 2) by
Sharon Schamber.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhwNylePFAA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_EjB...eature=related
OR.... I have a 6 ft. folding table that I bring out, smooth out my backing, centered on the table, then the batting and top and start basting from the middle, then move to the top or bottom and baste those (I usually thread baste because it's easier when I machine quilt, but I HAVE pinned). I don't tape the edges or anything, I just am careful when I lay it out and also as I baste to check that everything's smooth. That works really well for me because then I can sit on my computer chair and roll around. I still need to take breaks, but it's MUCH easier than crawling around on the floor!
Just FYI, I haven't done a king size this way, but I've done a queen and lots of twin and double size.
I've done this method on youtube (watch both - they're part 1 & 2) by
Sharon Schamber.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhwNylePFAA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_EjB...eature=related
OR.... I have a 6 ft. folding table that I bring out, smooth out my backing, centered on the table, then the batting and top and start basting from the middle, then move to the top or bottom and baste those (I usually thread baste because it's easier when I machine quilt, but I HAVE pinned). I don't tape the edges or anything, I just am careful when I lay it out and also as I baste to check that everything's smooth. That works really well for me because then I can sit on my computer chair and roll around. I still need to take breaks, but it's MUCH easier than crawling around on the floor!
Just FYI, I haven't done a king size this way, but I've done a queen and lots of twin and double size.
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Originally Posted by Loretta
I think this would work well for you Bev- I am going to try it after the holidays. http://www.quiltingboard.com/posts/list/3884.page
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