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Old 06-21-2011, 08:19 AM
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Ellie'sNana
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Originally Posted by joanelizbay
I made one years ago but I sewed the blocks together by machine but I used a whip stitch to sew the top pieces. I find when I move it much the stitching can come out and I am constantly re-doing some of it. I think it would be hard to use a machine to do all the blocks but it would probably be more "sturdy" if you could. I loved this quilt but it does take a long time to finish. AND its very heavy when its finished. My favorite quilt I have!
I'm glad you mentioned the stitching coming out. I've questioned this in my mind, so I will be careful to be sure and stitch carefully. I can hardly wait to get started. I think I am going to try to make a pillow first to work the kinds out and then go on to the quilt. Thanks for the tip.
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