Bed quilts for everyday use
09-06-2015, 06:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Genden
I need to replace a couple of quilts we have been using on our beds for many years. They are wearing out. I want utility quilts that are warm. I have several quilts that I have hand quilted that I use for spreads, but don't want them to be utility quilts. I need something that is easy and fast.I don't want to hand quilt these quilts and I don't want to pay to have them machine quilted. I have a small stash and am thinking of making a couple of quilts mock/faux cathedral window with circles and a square of batting in each circle, quilt as you go. It looks deceptively simple, but I am wondering if it will be as fast or easy as it appears. I would appreciate input.
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09-06-2015, 06:55 AM
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If your looking for something easy, why don't you just make a cover for each quilt. This will help keep the ware down, but also keep the warm. It makes your quilt changeable any time you want a new color. They are fast and easy.
09-06-2015, 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Genden
I need to replace a couple of quilts we have been using on our beds for many years. I want utility quilts that are warm. I need something that is easy and fast. I have a small stash and am thinking of making a couple of quilts mock/faux cathedral window with circles and a square of batting in each circle, quilt as you go. It looks deceptively simple, but I am wondering if it will be as fast or easy as it appears. I would appreciate input.
I would make about 3 blocks with fabric from an old garment. Try sewing them together to see if the quilt is heavy enough to suit you, and if the fold over "petals" aren't too thick for topstitching.
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09-06-2015, 07:32 AM
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I made a king size quilt using 6" floral squares, it was fast and easy and I quilted it on my Jenome. I am making another with 6" food and vegetables squares, it's looking good but it makes me hungry every time I work on it
09-06-2015, 08:30 AM
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This is one of the first one's I made for everyday use.
It's a snowball pattern and made from scraps. It's machine quilted and has been in the washing machine several times.
This is one of the first one's I made for everyday use.
It's a snowball pattern and made from scraps. It's machine quilted and has been in the washing machine several times.
09-06-2015, 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by maviskw
The warmest quilt has a wool batt and is tied, not machine quilted. Tied quilts allow the wool to keep its loft to trap the air to keep you warm.
09-06-2015, 10:56 AM
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Jenny @ MSQC has an easy cathedral window quilt video, maybe give that a look and see what you think:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akKU0zg-qaw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akKU0zg-qaw
09-06-2015, 11:55 AM
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I have not done a Cathedral Windows quilt, but I cannot imagine it being a quick and easy project no matter how you quilt it (as you go, etc.) I always like a Double Irish Chain for a quick and easy quilt. Then just meander it with a similar thread color.
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