sewlong

There's a group quiltsfromcaringhands.com their in Utah. They make quilts to help blind babies learn to crawl. Has anyone done one?

I started a tactile quilt, but right it's on hold.
There's not much out there concerning directions and I'm having a hard time figuring out the different fabrics and what will sew together effectively. They said the color doesn't matter it's the textures. I embroidered a couple of blocks with basic designs like a simple tree and a heart. I have rick-rack and lace, but I'm just not sure how to go. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

mom-6

I would think that velvet and wide wale corduroy would be good, as would terry cloth, satin and canvas for variety in texture. Maybe also coarse suede and smooth vinyl.

amma

I would think as long as the fabrics/trims/etc are washable, and it is quilted well, any fabrics/textures would work :D:D:D

sewlong

yea...but sewing so many different fabrics together? I guess that's what scares me...

GrannieAnnie

If you keep the washing instructions in common, you ought to be okay. Prewashed of course!

AND, remember you can get 100% cotton in --------------
polished cotton, denim, terry cloth, corduroy, velveteen, satin, light flannel, heavy flannel, duck, aida cloth (30 count up to 6 count), fine thread count, course thread count, almost see thru weave, suiting, gauze.....................

bearisgray

If everything is washable and washed - keep the pattern simple - maybe six inch or larger squares - maybe use 3/8 inch seam allowances -

I would keep everything cotton if it has to be washed in hot water.
If it can be washed in warm or cold water, fabrics like brushed arnel could be added.

I think it would work.

quiltlonger

YES could even check reduced bins for those Different fabrics you don't know what to do with. What a concept-- mind is spinning

SherriB

I made a quilt for DD and SIL's close friend's little boy. He is almost blind, but can see some shadowy shapes and bright colors. I made a quilt using the DFQ pattern, using very vivid colors. For the backing, I used minkee in a very vivid neon green. From what DD tells me, the little one loves to pet and feel things.

RST

I've made these, with huge variations in fabric content, from satin to vinyl.

If you are worried about a fabric stretching too much or being a little to fragile, you can "laminate" it to a base fabric, like a sturdy muslin, by using a heat and bond type adhesive.

RST

Ramona Byrd

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You could sew in some cotton connecting strips between the very different ones. Like denim with an old soft furry fleece, and velvet with rough toweling.