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Hello! A Floorquilter From New Mexico (Desert Southwest)

Old 07-03-2012, 09:53 PM
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Welcome from a native New Mexican. I'm glad you could join us. Your art work sounds interesting.
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Old 07-04-2012, 03:45 AM
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Welcome aboard the Board from Vermont! I've been meaning to try a floorquilt as a sample for the shop I work in, but haven't gotten around to it! Thanks for the reminder! Post some photos - we LOVE show and tell!
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Old 07-04-2012, 09:53 AM
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Hi! everyone. Post #14 on page 2 of this thread has a couple of pictures. I know what you mean paulswalia about time. It takes me nearly two weeks to make a floorquilt from scratch-to-finish, working 2-4 hours each day. It is a short amount of time compared to traditional quilts, but it is worth the time. These look amazing in quilting rooms. Often people match them with the room's color scheme and decor, and/or mimick a wall hanging, bed quilt, ect. Either way--no more boring floors. Happy Quilting!
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Old 07-04-2012, 10:09 AM
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Gorgeous floor quilts! Welcome from TX and thanks for sharing sew much!
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Old 07-04-2012, 10:10 AM
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What is the foundation for the floor quilts? Canvas?
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Old 07-04-2012, 11:49 AM
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Yes, a very heavy-weight 12 oz. or heavier cotton duck is preferred. The canvas must first be treated with a gesso primer before the treated fabrics are pieced onto it with a decoupage medium. Thanks for the compliments! everyone
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Old 08-23-2012, 02:31 AM
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welcome...your floor quilts are cute...will look forward to the tut
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Old 08-23-2012, 07:02 AM
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Welcome aboard - this is something I have always wanted to try but just haven't had time yet. Please show us some of your floor quilts!
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Old 08-23-2012, 09:23 AM
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Welcome from Indiana. Would love to see pictures of your floor quilts.
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