Here I go thinking again!
07-09-2012, 05:21 AM
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I just made beach quilts for each of my 5 grandkids. I'll just tell them all to shake the quilt really well to remove any sand, etc. & make sure the quilt is dry before they store it. Shouldn't create any problems.
07-09-2012, 01:47 PM
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If you want vinyl attached to the back of the quilt, I would make a quilt with no batting -- just a piece of fabric on the back and quilt it. I would then add the vinyl to the back and add the binding. I would not sew through the vinyl.
I was at a swim meet and some of the mothers made "blankets" by sewing vinyl to the back of a piece of light weight fleece -- no quilting, just sewing around the edge. The vinyl was light weight and they said they can wash them but hang dry.
I was at a swim meet and some of the mothers made "blankets" by sewing vinyl to the back of a piece of light weight fleece -- no quilting, just sewing around the edge. The vinyl was light weight and they said they can wash them but hang dry.
07-09-2012, 01:55 PM
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I bought some raincoat material for a steal (half off of half off with another 10% off on top of that - they nearly paid me to take the stuff) and I've been trying to figure out if it would work for a picnic quilt too - I'm watching this thread closely!
Vinyl might be just too heavy/stiff to make a good quilt; depends on what gague you get, I suppose. I like the raincoat material because it is very flexible and thin. And it's black, so it'll hide any spots it does pick up. But I was wondering if quilting holes would let in moisture too, just as somone asked. Somehow it works okay on my coat, though...maybe just use a fine needle and keep the stitches small & tight??
Vinyl might be just too heavy/stiff to make a good quilt; depends on what gague you get, I suppose. I like the raincoat material because it is very flexible and thin. And it's black, so it'll hide any spots it does pick up. But I was wondering if quilting holes would let in moisture too, just as somone asked. Somehow it works okay on my coat, though...maybe just use a fine needle and keep the stitches small & tight??
07-10-2012, 02:49 AM
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At Walmart they sell Vinay that can be placed on to make it a laminate. This way you use your stash quilt the quilt mostly then stick it on and finish off the quilting so it's not as dense. Just a thought.
07-10-2012, 03:16 AM
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Since you're using it outdoors anyway, why not just hang it outside in the sun -- turn it after an hour or so. Sunshine is a terrific disinfectant! If you can't do that, just give it a short spin in the dryer.
07-10-2012, 03:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Holice
why don't you just put a plastic sheet on the ground first. Seems to me that it will be difficult to wash the quilt when it needs washing which might be after every use. How about spraying the back with a soil resistant spray.
07-10-2012, 03:52 AM
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Originally Posted by hopetoquilt
I would throw a large piece of vinyl down first and then the quilt on top of it. I think that is a better option. I made a quilt to throw down on sports fields and used black fabric for the back. It does not show any stains. Might be a good color option for your quilt in case it does come in contact with the grass/land.
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