Jojk

Hi all,

I am turning my sister's wedding dress into a wall hanging quilt but I've never made a hanging quilt before. The top is satin and I'm using a wool batting. I plan on using a sleeve across the top for hanging because I've read that will help maintain the shape.

What I'm not sure about is what type of fabric for the batting. I could use satin of course - I've found a white that is a decent match (can't match the blue for anything) but I'm not sure I should use satin. First it seems overkill, and second I would think I should use something more durable as it will rub against the wall. Cotton (broadcloth or muslin?) would be my usual go to but it seems a bit dull. Would that even matter? I mean it'll be on the back and never seen. Would a batik be better?

I'm torn. Any advice?

Thanks

AprilM

Just a suggestion... maybe cotton in the blue? Cotton would help to stabilize and add a little structure. Would love to see it!

Sewgood

You mean "backing" not "batting" correct? I would use a cotton for the backing.

Iceblossom

Even if you can't match the blue exactly, I think a cotton print that has white and blue close to it would be my first choice. Of course it would help if it was all wedding-y and such. Can you describe the shade something that is close? I have a fairly large piece of white background wedding fabric that has a couple of colors of blue but they are sort of time specific too -- but since it is wedding related probably good enough. How big of a piece would you be needing?

Jordan

I would suggest cotton for the backing too. Please share a picture when you are finished. Would love to see it.

Ariannaquilts

Are you just using a piece of the dress as the wall hanging or have you made something with the fabric from the dress?

Tartan

​If the front is satin, I would do the back satin also. You won’t get rubbing on the wall unless it is in a busy traffic area.

Jojk

No. I'm using wool batting. Since the top is satin the quilt won't be washed and the wool provides the puff and structure I want.

Jojk

We ripped the dress apart and I've cut blocks from it.

Jojk

Not sure how big it'll be yet. My blocks are cut 12x12 but I suspect I'll be trimming them down a bit and I don't know how many I'll use. I'll keep your offer in mind though. Thanks. :-)