Question to those who block their quilts
08-20-2015, 10:52 AM
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I have never had any problems using my quilting Daisy head pins. I take the slightly damp quilt from the dryer, stretch it out on the spare bedroom carpet on an old white sheet. I pin through the edge of the quilt into the carpet right on the quilt edge and binding seam line. I figured if I ever had a problem the binding seam would hide the spot.
p.s. I forgot to add that the slightly quilt is usually dry by the next morning, I would not leave a quilt for longer no matter what pins you used.
p.s. I forgot to add that the slightly quilt is usually dry by the next morning, I would not leave a quilt for longer no matter what pins you used.
Last edited by Tartan; 08-20-2015 at 10:55 AM.
08-21-2015, 06:03 AM
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I use T-pins in the binding seam. I bought them for wet blocking which takes longer than overnight to dry, but they are fine for dry blocking as well.
Sue, here's a descriprion of quilt blocking. It should answer all your questions.
http://academyofquilting.com/library...sary/blocking/
ETA: I think almost all sewing pins are rustproof these days, but I could be wrong. I haven't seen rust on a pin since the 60's.
Sue, here's a descriprion of quilt blocking. It should answer all your questions.
http://academyofquilting.com/library...sary/blocking/
ETA: I think almost all sewing pins are rustproof these days, but I could be wrong. I haven't seen rust on a pin since the 60's.
Last edited by ghostrider; 08-21-2015 at 06:11 AM.
08-21-2015, 08:47 AM
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I saved this in favorites. Thanks for sharing!
Originally Posted by ghostrider
I use T-pins in the binding seam. I bought them for wet blocking which takes longer than overnight to dry, but they are fine for dry blocking as well.
Sue, here's a descriprion of quilt blocking. It should answer all your questions.
http://academyofquilting.com/library...sary/blocking/
ETA: I think almost all sewing pins are rustproof these days, but I could be wrong. I haven't seen rust on a pin since the 60's.
Sue, here's a descriprion of quilt blocking. It should answer all your questions.
http://academyofquilting.com/library...sary/blocking/
ETA: I think almost all sewing pins are rustproof these days, but I could be wrong. I haven't seen rust on a pin since the 60's.
08-21-2015, 10:40 AM
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I don't block quilts because of any 'crinkly' look. I block them to sqare up the end product and 'set' the shape so the quilt hangs looking it's very best. Blocking is pretty much essential for show quilts and does nothing but improve any quilted item that is 'on display' for any reason (great for table toppers). For bed quilts, or frequently washed items, I wouldn't bother since blocking only lasts until the item gets wet again.
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