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Double-knit Grandmother's Flower Garden Quilt question

Old 02-02-2010, 06:20 AM
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My mother, in the 1970's, handmade 63 "flowers" for a Grandmother's Flower Garden quilt. She used her sewing scraps which at the time were double-knits. She never got around to putting them together. She has been gone over 10 years and I am now hand-sewing them together. I would appreciate any suggestions, tips, etc. regarding what type of batting and backing to use and any other general ideas. Thanks in advance!
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Old 02-02-2010, 06:30 AM
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My MIL has made poly knit quilts and since the fabric is already heavier she just put a very lightweight batting and backed them in flannel. They turned out really nice and snuggy and are some of our families favorites!
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Old 02-02-2010, 07:16 AM
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My mom has a double knit hourglass quilt that is just backed with flannel and tied. It weighs about a zillion pounds and is very warm even without batting.
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Old 02-02-2010, 11:47 AM
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I wouldn't think a batting would be necessary unless you live in an extremely cold climate. I would probably tie it too, the fabric can be stretchy and may not be so easy to quilt.
I can't wait to see it :D:D:D
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:mrgreen: been there. i used thin poly batting. tied it because it was too thick where the seams crossed. tie it a lot. the weight needs a lot of support. i used the embroidery twist, not the regular embroidery thread. it's held up for over 20 years. i also used bigger units, to have the fewest seams as possible. good luck with this project. show it when it's done.
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Originally Posted by Lisa_wanna_b_quilter
It weighs about a zillion pounds and is very warm even without batting.

:lol: :lol: :lol: they surely do LOL!
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oh how neat! I learned to hand sew as a girl on little double knit hexagons!!! good memories :D and the colors just beautiful! I should see if my mother has anymore.
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Thanks for all the replies! It will take me awhile hand sewing but I enjoy it!
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Originally Posted by WvHmmngbrd
Thanks for all the replies! It will take me awhile hand sewing but I enjoy it!
good luck, be sure to show pics.
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