Have you/would you use this baby quilt kit?
08-28-2013, 03:56 PM
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I recognise some of the fabric in you kit. The fabrics were in a jelly roll from Spotlight which I think is the Australian equivalent to Joanns. The packaging stated that it was 100% cotton made in India. I found the fabric to be of poor quality with a low thread count, and just to handle it for cutting it frayed excessively.
08-28-2013, 04:53 PM
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Ok, it's all pieced and hopefully tomorrow I will get it sandwiched, quilted and the binding put on. It turned out nicer than I expected. Changed just a little because I didn't like the dark brown in the quilt...took away from the baby sort of look.
In response to a couple posts, I really didn't mean to sound snobbish about using cotton blends....it's just that I have never made a baby quilt and I didn't know if quilters generally used blends.....I am still a relatively new quilter....and learning thanks to this board. Oh, and I am definitely not against buying fabric from Walmart.....my closest means to buying fabric.
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In response to a couple posts, I really didn't mean to sound snobbish about using cotton blends....it's just that I have never made a baby quilt and I didn't know if quilters generally used blends.....I am still a relatively new quilter....and learning thanks to this board. Oh, and I am definitely not against buying fabric from Walmart.....my closest means to buying fabric.
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08-29-2013, 04:44 AM
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go ahead and make the quilt- once it is washed it will probably soften up- it is probably a poly/cotton blend- which will hold up well to lots of washing/use - *most* of joanne's kits are made with blends- not 100% cottons- but they still work fine- use what you have- then shop & buy something more special for a second quilt...this one will make a cute use a lot quilt. 
08-29-2013, 05:29 AM
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I will do that.....let you know what I think. I really already like it but I'm anxious to get it finished and wash it and see what it looks like. I have never used a flannel backing and I know that I've read so many times about how much it shrinks.....but these instructions say NOT to prewash. So we'll see. Like everyone says.....someone will have a use for it and appreciate it.
08-29-2013, 06:06 AM
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I say make IT. there are many place the a quilt that is not as soft as we would like can be used. a play mat on the floor,in the yard, over the car seat, it the ball game where you need something but not a soft quilt that can get some thing on it.
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