I Need Your Helpful Opinion for a Quilt Bummer
02-08-2011, 06:47 PM
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I am taking quiltmama's and those likeminded advice. I went to town today and bought fusible pellan and black batting. The fusible interfacing seems to make lots of difference in the feel and weight of the black.
Many thanks to all of you that responded. I hope I won't regret my decision.
I also bought the backing today. Will plan to post a pic of it tomorrow...
Many thanks to all of you that responded. I hope I won't regret my decision.
I also bought the backing today. Will plan to post a pic of it tomorrow...
02-08-2011, 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Cuilteanna
I would probably try black batting behind it and see if the seams stop showing. But then I always look for the easiest way out... LOL.
02-08-2011, 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by TGood
I finished this quilt top about 6-8 years ago. I would really like to get it finished for my DH but....as you can see on the third picture the black material is too thin. Why wasn't I smart enough to do something about it THEN?!!! Now what should I do? Applique more black on top of the strips and triangles? Tear it apart?
I have faith in you fine quilters out there that you will have some solution to my dilemma. You all are so helpful and supportive. I have appreciated all the positive comments on this board. Quilters seem to be an special kind of delightful people.
I have faith in you fine quilters out there that you will have some solution to my dilemma. You all are so helpful and supportive. I have appreciated all the positive comments on this board. Quilters seem to be an special kind of delightful people.
02-08-2011, 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Cuilteanna
I would probably try black batting behind it and see if the seams stop showing. But then I always look for the easiest way out... LOL.
That was my thought also........
Black batting.
02-08-2011, 09:55 PM
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One time when I had this issue, I used a black paintstik behind the quilt top's fabric (the underside) to "color it in" and heat set it. Washed it carefully prior to quilting to make sure all was well and proceeded with quilting and it worked out just fine. I couldn't use the black batting because there were areas of material in white that were thin and it would have showed through. So I got the idea of the "paintstik" and it worked wonders for me!
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02-08-2011, 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by TGood
I finished this quilt top about 6-8 years ago. I would really like to get it finished for my DH but....as you can see on the third picture the black material is too thin. Why wasn't I smart enough to do something about it THEN?!!! Now what should I do? Applique more black on top of the strips and triangles? Tear it apart?
I have faith in you fine quilters out there that you will have some solution to my dilemma. You all are so helpful and supportive. I have appreciated all the positive comments on this board. Quilters seem to be an special kind of delightful people.
I have faith in you fine quilters out there that you will have some solution to my dilemma. You all are so helpful and supportive. I have appreciated all the positive comments on this board. Quilters seem to be an special kind of delightful people.
If all the seams are as perfect as the picture, I'd be tempted to leave it as it is.
02-09-2011, 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by TGood
I am taking quiltmama's and those likeminded advice. I went to town today and bought fusible pellan and black batting. The fusible interfacing seems to make lots of difference in the feel and weight of the black.
Many thanks to all of you that responded. I hope I won't regret my decision.
I also bought the backing today. Will plan to post a pic of it tomorrow...
Many thanks to all of you that responded. I hope I won't regret my decision.
I also bought the backing today. Will plan to post a pic of it tomorrow...
02-09-2011, 07:47 AM
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Black batting will help on the area of the thin black fabric but might give an overall dark look you might not want . You can leave it as is and do at bit of heavy quilting on those black triangles or cut out a black and cream batting "quilt" strip for that border to match which would be the most work or just use blacking batting on that border and make just the cream fabric darker.
02-09-2011, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by PurplePassion
If it were me-- I would take it apart and replace the black fabric.. It is going to wear out faster than the others, and will have to be replaced sooner or later. it would be easier to do it sooner. I have repaired a few worn quilts and it isn't fun.
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