Another vintage quilt top. So fragile. How to quilt it?
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Another vintage quilt top. So fragile. How to quilt it?
Here is the last another quilt top my mother-in-law had. The other was the Sun Bonnet Sue quilt I finished before she passed away a month ago. I would like to finish this one and give it to her daughter, my sister-in-law.
The fabric is very thin, but it is in perfect condition. How best should I quilt it? Would it be ok to tie it? I've never done a tied quilt, but I've read that that is a good process when the fabric is fragile. Where would I position the ties?
If I don't tie it, I would have to machine quilt it. In that case, what is the best way to machine quilt it?
As always, I appreciate your suggestions.
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The fabric is very thin, but it is in perfect condition. How best should I quilt it? Would it be ok to tie it? I've never done a tied quilt, but I've read that that is a good process when the fabric is fragile. Where would I position the ties?
If I don't tie it, I would have to machine quilt it. In that case, what is the best way to machine quilt it?
As always, I appreciate your suggestions.
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how very pretty! I would probably machine quilt it so that there was more stablity and the quilting would distribute across the top and not just put "stress" where the ties are. Probably a simple design on t the HST--continous curves? And then something in the yellow squares (maybe a feather wreath?) Be sure to post once quilted--that is so pretty.
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There's been some talk about using Tulle or organza or some type of netting over fragile fabric. This YouTube video would explain what I am talking about. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gxv2dyRQAE
I wouldn't tie the quilt. IMO, that would put extra stress on the older fabric when moving the quilt around. Using the fine tulle over the original fabric and then machine quilting would seem to be the way to save the quilt top and allow use for years to come.
I wouldn't tie the quilt. IMO, that would put extra stress on the older fabric when moving the quilt around. Using the fine tulle over the original fabric and then machine quilting would seem to be the way to save the quilt top and allow use for years to come.
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how very pretty! I would probably machine quilt it so that there was more stablity and the quilting would distribute across the top and not just put "stress" where the ties are. Probably a simple design on t the HST--continous curves? And then something in the yellow squares (maybe a feather wreath?) Be sure to post once quilted--that is so pretty.
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If the fabric is just thin, I wouldn't call it fragile. Fragile is a quilt that is fraying and has worn spots or holes. On this one, I would just do a stitch in the ditch 1/4" away and something pretty in the yellow squares. I agree hand quilting would be nice, but many vintage quilts I have from my grandmother (60-100 years old) are machine quilted. I do think a vintage style of quilting would be nice which is why I though a straight line quilting appropriate. As for tying, I think that is more for utility quilts than such a lovely pieced top. Regular quilting, fairly close together, will distribute the stress more evenly.
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Thank you for your suggestions.
Luvstoquilt, you gave me an idea. I know of a group of hand quilters in a town near me. I may take it there if I decide to hand quilt it.
I did think of using it (or others I have) as a summer quilt. How would I finish the edges?
Luvstoquilt, you gave me an idea. I know of a group of hand quilters in a town near me. I may take it there if I decide to hand quilt it.
I did think of using it (or others I have) as a summer quilt. How would I finish the edges?
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