Sewing with homespun
Good evening ladies/gentlemen...long time since I've been on this board but I really need your help. I have been asked to make a quilt using homespun fabrics. She wants a primitive look but not a rag quilt. I will be starting with 5" blocks sewed in a group of 3 and then cut down to !/2 size and resewn into blocks. Make sense??
I'm looking for hints on how to cut and sew. I did see to starch fabric helps. I do that with a lot of cottons so no problem there. Suggested a larger seam allowance but not sure how that will work out putting the quilt together. If done overall will the pattern work out just smaller.
When I was in quilt shop purchasing a piece of fabric a lady behind me said to only cut in a single layer. True??
I guess anything you can tell me will help. Finished size will be around 54" x 65" It's just to be a throw not a particular size for a bed.
Looking forward to hearing your suggestions.