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Old 05-21-2009, 06:59 PM
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I think I would like to try a whole cloth quilt. Does it alway have trupunto in it. Where is a good source for a small project? I would like to do it by hand not machine. Does anyone have any suggestions.
I have googled... there isn't a lot out there. Thanks in advance. Quilter1234
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Old 05-21-2009, 07:04 PM
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the nicest ones i've ever seen have been put out by Benartex

here's a link to their website


http://db.benartex.com/storelocator/...r=ascend&-find
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Old 05-21-2009, 07:18 PM
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thank you very much... this was a big help. I hope my local quilt shop will have one of the kits. That is probably the best place to start. Quilter1234
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Old 05-21-2009, 07:21 PM
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if your LQS doesn't have them i'm sure you can find a store online that has them.
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Old 05-21-2009, 07:26 PM
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i just noticed that they have 18x18 pillows.

that would be a great place to start - it would be inexpensive, easy to manage, and you'll be able to figure out if you enjoy it and want to work on a bigger project.
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Old 05-21-2009, 07:35 PM
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The Stencil Company has a selection of wholecloth, white and unbleached both!


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Old 05-21-2009, 08:08 PM
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I agree. I am headed to my quilt shop tomorrow to see what I can find. Quilter 1234
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Old 05-22-2009, 02:25 AM
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a whole cloth quilt is definetely on my things to do list!!! I want to hand quilt it too!

Right now I am doing a whole cloth Trapunto quilt on the machine. Well I started it, but had to put it on hold for the last 2 months til we were renoed and settled into the house. I hope to play again by next week. Although I think my first priority will be to get new curtains made for the living and dining room!! LOL
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Old 05-22-2009, 05:50 AM
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Hi,

Go to eBay and put in wholecloths. There is somebody in NY that sells these for a decent amount of money. I have purchased two and have made several prior to my recent purchases.

I do not do tarpunto. I just quilt by hand. I continually amaze myself with my stitches... they get smaller the more I quilt. There is something very therapeutic in hand quilting.

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Old 05-22-2009, 12:09 PM
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I agree about hand sewing being theraputic, Anita.

I went to Bible school in Northfield Minnesota, 100 yrs ago.
Beautiful St. Olaf campus.

Thanks for the encouragement. Quilter1234
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