Whole Cloth Quilt ....
11-01-2010, 08:29 PM
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I have some fabric that I just can't bring myself to cut up for a baby quilt BUT I can use it to make a whole cloth quilt :-)
My question is .... what would be the best way to machine quilt this??
Should I put a border around the edge and then do my decorative stitching????
Any advice would be GREAT and MUCH appreciated!!!
My question is .... what would be the best way to machine quilt this??
Should I put a border around the edge and then do my decorative stitching????
Any advice would be GREAT and MUCH appreciated!!!
11-01-2010, 09:17 PM
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In my opinion whole cloth quilts show off the beautiful stitches and stitch designs and unless it's not the size you need it to be, a border is not necessary. Please post a pic when you are done, I just love whole cloth quilts!
11-02-2010, 05:59 AM
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I would not put a border unless you just like the look. Here is a good link on how to mark your quilt:
http://www.hgtv.com/video/welsh-whol...deo/index.html
We would love to see pictures.
http://www.hgtv.com/video/welsh-whol...deo/index.html
We would love to see pictures.
11-02-2010, 06:03 AM
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I would lie to see the fabric first. Whole cloth quilts show great the decorative stitches, if the fabric is of a solid color or close to a solid. If the reason you don't want to cut it is because of the print, you may be able to follow the design printed to do the quilting, but need to add a border to give it the look of finished. Solid whole cloths don't need a border. Can we see the fabric first, Please?
11-02-2010, 06:17 AM
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Originally Posted by grammyp
I would not put a border unless you just like the look. Here is a good link on how to mark your quilt:
http://www.hgtv.com/video/welsh-whol...deo/index.html
We would love to see pictures.
http://www.hgtv.com/video/welsh-whol...deo/index.html
We would love to see pictures.
11-02-2010, 01:20 PM
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Is it like a panel? And you are wanting to stitch parts of the features? If so, add your borders and then do your stitching/quilting on it after you sandwich it. Then it will be quilted at the same time. :D:D:D
If you are wanting to just thread paint it, then I would do the panel, and then square it up and add your borders and quilt it :D:D:D
If you are wanting to just thread paint it, then I would do the panel, and then square it up and add your borders and quilt it :D:D:D
11-02-2010, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Maride
I would lie to see the fabric first. Whole cloth quilts show great the decorative stitches, if the fabric is of a solid color or close to a solid. If the reason you don't want to cut it is because of the print, you may be able to follow the design printed to do the quilting, but need to add a border to give it the look of finished. Solid whole cloths don't need a border. Can we see the fabric first, Please?
I am considering doing a swirling pattern in circles to compliment the fabric.
close up of fabric
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11-02-2010, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by cosyquilter
Swirls would be nice. Or outlinining those ladybugs then carry o with more swirls. Binding in tht gorgeous blue would finish it nicely.
I thought about doing criss-cross straight stitches but I am not sure ....
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