Cross Stitching and Quilting....
02-16-2011, 05:46 PM
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I have a quilt that I am cross stitching the entire top. I plan to add pieced squares around the sides. I am clueless too how to quilt it but I understand that I do not want my quilting to take away from the cross stitch. When I get it closer to done, I will post it for suggestions and recommendations. That may be another six months. It is a sloooow process.
02-16-2011, 06:03 PM
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Hope2quilt - I can't wait for you to share it. I have someone who said she sent it to a long arm quilter it did not affect the cross stitch. I think it would be wonderful. I am on a mission to finish the other 7 months. It is slow but so relaxing too. Time away and a break from quilting.
02-17-2011, 08:55 AM
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Hi Debbie,
My suggestion is to stabilize the pieces before you set them as blocks by an light-weight iron on interfacing onto the back. That keeps them from bunching up and fraying when the quilt is washed.
Another suggestion is to look at the embroidered quilts at say bunnyhill. She uses quilt blocks with her designs and might give you an idea how to piece them in.
Hugs,
Red
My suggestion is to stabilize the pieces before you set them as blocks by an light-weight iron on interfacing onto the back. That keeps them from bunching up and fraying when the quilt is washed.
Another suggestion is to look at the embroidered quilts at say bunnyhill. She uses quilt blocks with her designs and might give you an idea how to piece them in.
Hugs,
Red
02-17-2011, 09:36 PM
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Thank you Redgarnett222 - YOu have turned out some beautiful embroidered blocks with that method and your work looks so clean and neat. I will give thsi a try. Might have to ask you again when we talk. Thanks for the advice.
02-18-2011, 08:22 AM
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Thank you everyone. Jajudd24. I am about to wear out that wonderful shirt you sent me. YOur embroidery work is awesome. Please don't give up offereing them to the board. Not all of us can do it or have a place to buy them at your prices. You are a dear.
Now I can combine my love of quilting into my love of crossstitching.
Now I can combine my love of quilting into my love of crossstitching.
My Forest Fairy for DD. It is small here but it is on her wall framed and is 28" x 30". WHen I could do more detail.
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Details in her face.
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