Theatre Memory Quilt Project
Lil bit about me first... I am a novice quilter with limited experience with a sewing machine. I have always had a passion for quilts but w/my limited vision (20/100 uncorrectable) I haven't worked much with it. I do use modifications to make things a bit easier to see. I have only made 2 large quilts (A king size Cathedral Window (part by machine "windows" by hand) & a queen size Panel quilt by machine)
My 17 yr old (senior in high school) has been in drama & theatre classes since Jr. High. He also has done some plays outside the school system. I am working on a Memory Quilt for him. Basic design: 8"x 10" blocks, borders, Sashing, Corner Stones.
CREATIVE THINKING: I was wanting to be more creative and try to do something to include other types of blocks instead of just printed images. I have never appliquéd or anything like that. I suppose I could find an image of those masks & print. I had thought about trying to enlarge or make some kind of template of the masks but wouldn't know where to begin on how to accomplish it. I would have to cut out the eyes, mouth, etc with an exacto knife. I worry about those parts fraying after I applique them on a piece of fabric.
CLEANING CONCERNS: That it has to be dry cleaned only. I know the reasoning due to printed images. My worry is that I had read somewhere that even being dry cleaned, some of their chemicals may cause problems. I would love to hear from some of you that have done memory quilts to get your thoughts on this matter. I kind of wished he had requested a different kind of quilt but I'm not liking that it can't be washed.
FABRIC CUTTING: Getting the images he wants from him is taking forever! I am ready to get moving on this. I could cut my fabrics ahead of time, but worry I might calculate wrong. The best option on this for me is to measure & cut as I go. ALL of it is having to be stabilized before cutting due to the fabric I am using.
I hope to see you all here on my journey with this and be willing to share you knowledge. I have the upmost respect for all of you talented peeps! I am a bit nervous due to my lack of experience.