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Glenda m 03-06-2011 04:50 PM

I came across a some yardage of seersucker and wondered about using it in a quilt, maybe with other cotton. Does anyone use it in their quilts?

suezquilts 03-06-2011 04:55 PM

Yes, I made a baby quilt with some!

thepolyparrot 03-06-2011 05:03 PM

One of the cutest baby quilts I ever saw was made of seersucker interspersed with quilting cottons. And you often find seersucker in vintage quilts. Go ahead and give it a shot - it could be a charming touch! :)

mhunt1717 03-06-2011 05:14 PM

I have and it worked great!

QuiltQtrs 03-06-2011 05:43 PM

I have made 2 baby/lap size with this fabric, and they are so soft! No problems.

milp04 03-06-2011 05:57 PM

I have been collecting seersucker, the tutti frutti prints for a couple of years. The prints are so full of summer type colors. I plan on making at least one king size summer quilt or coverlet and another large couch throw.

I'm always cold in air conditioning and need covers. I even like covers when the ceiling fan is on. I plan on making one throw without a batting and another with. I wasn't sure using the normal batting but instead possibly a layer of cotton, light-weight flannel or something else.

I was wondering if this fabric would make nice covers for our elderly. I'll be watching this topic to see what others have done along with any comments.

CompulsiveQuilter 03-06-2011 06:04 PM

I made a baby quilt with a combo of flannel and seersucker and my DGD loved it! So much texture!

oatw13 03-06-2011 06:59 PM

Yes! It looks very cute!

Just be careful if you press your seams. If you iron the seersucker it will take out the puckers! (Ask me how I know! lol)

They don't always come back when you wash it, either.

thepolyparrot 03-07-2011 07:27 AM


Originally Posted by oatw13
If you iron the seersucker it will take out the puckers! (Ask me how I know! lol)

They don't always come back when you wash it, either.

I didn't know that - thanks!

I bought some bumpy chenille minky and in the process of steaming my little practice piece, steamed out the bumps and turned it into flat minky. :oops:

But, I thought seersucker was permanently puckered because of the way it's woven. I've pressed my shirts and never ironed out the puckers. Guess you'd want to test the fabric and make sure it stays puckered before you put it into a quilt.

Good thing to do when shopping for a man, come to think of it. Pick one that stays puckered. ;)

mshawii 03-07-2011 10:09 AM

I think it would be cute and add texture as well as giving the baby something to feel that is different than just plain flat fabric. Babies love different textures. Like Minkie, or satin. Jan

Glenda m 03-07-2011 10:58 AM

Wow! Thanks for all the great suggestions. I have a project in mind right now!! I'm off to think about it. LOL

love to quilt 01-16-2015 03:20 PM

I'm glad I came across this thread. I have some seersucker material and now I know I can use it for the back of the baby quilt I'm going to make for grandchild #6.(don't know if it is boy or girl - waiting for the surprise) I'm having a hard time picking out the pattern - so far- it is kits in the sky. Still looking - baby due in May.

charlottequilts 01-16-2015 07:36 PM

As others have said, press seams manually. I have a plastic "finger presser," but you could use anything. I'm sure it depends on the weight of the seersucker, too. I am working with a delicate one now that stretches and frays, but there are far beefier ones out there that won't drive you as crazy.

hugs,
Charlotte


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