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Old 03-03-2011, 04:59 AM
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Holice
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Sturbridge, Ma
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I will try and find a picture of the "Quick-n-Easy" But to describe it. It is not pieced but rather a single piece of interesting fabric appropriate to kids.
I tare it off at 36x45" or width of fabric.
I then fold it the long way and straighten as I press the center seam. Then fold that in half and press folds well and then again. I then have the piece folded and creased at about 4.5" the long way. These creases are the quilting lines. Sandwich the three layers and pin baste with 1" safety pins.
I then machine quilt in straight line on the creases. Trim all edges to square up. Apply the binding by machine and I then do the hand work while watching tv. I have not machine sewed the binding down which could be done.
Depending on the fabric pattern, it might be possible to use a line or pattern to use for quilting guide.
These are colorful, useful, quick to do and much appreciated. I feel that for quilts like this more is better.
I will usually do them in stages working on about 5 at the time. Cut and fold/press about 5, pin baste them, machine quilt and do the sewing of binding. Then I have a group to work on at night. Not all charity quilts need to be heirlooms.
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