What quilt pattern would you say is primitive?
#1
I'm wanting to make us a quilt and like the primitive look. I don't want to do another rag quilt but want something I can use my homespun and muslin with.
I was making the pinwheel blocks, but they're on the bias and homespun is so easily distorted as it is, so am trying to think of a quilt pattern that would keep it from stretching so badly.
Do ya'll have any ideas?
I was making the pinwheel blocks, but they're on the bias and homespun is so easily distorted as it is, so am trying to think of a quilt pattern that would keep it from stretching so badly.
Do ya'll have any ideas?
#4
Have you tried heavily starching the homespun? I found it really makes a difference with homespun fabric. And if you make pinwheels try putting the two squares right sides together and then sew a quarter inch around. Then cut from corner to corner. Hope this helps :)
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To start with I would go with an old pattern like Log Cabin, nine patch, etc. The list is endless.
I also thought that Civil War reproduction fabrics would make a nice primitive look.
Just some thoughts ........ :)
I also thought that Civil War reproduction fabrics would make a nice primitive look.
Just some thoughts ........ :)
#10
Originally Posted by LivelyLady
Have you tried heavily starching the homespun? I found it really makes a difference with homespun fabric. And if you make pinwheels try putting the two squares right sides together and then sew a quarter inch around. Then cut from corner to corner. Hope this helps :)
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