Interface
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Interface
I have been reading a lot about putting interface on your quilt . I don't get the concept . What would drive your decision to use interface ? Does it replace binding? Is it visible on the front and back of the quilt ? What fabrics can be used for the interface ? Bottom line is what is interface and why do you use it ?
#2
the only time i can think of that interfacing would be necessary is for a t-shirt quilt, to reduce stretching.
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I made a dimensional block that had lots of twist and turns in it and so I used an fusible interfacing to stabilize the blocks. I will also use it from time to time on paper pieced blocks especially if there is a mixture of muslin for a name or label center against good quilting cotton. The more obvious of course is T-shirt or sweatshirt fabrics ad PatriceJ mentioned.
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Do you mean using a facing instead of binding? If so, a facing is for a complex edges like Grandmother’s flower garden hexagon edge where you want the hexagon edge but don’t want to maneuver binding around all the angles. It is also for a design where you don’t want to have a binding interrupt the look with a hard edge. A facing is all turned to the back and hand stitched to the backing. If you match the facing to the backing, it matches in well.
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I'm using some leftover pieced blocks with a lot of tiny pieces from the front of the quilt on the back, I've been thinking of putting on at least a water soluble lightweight interfacing on them to help them hold together better for the quilting part of the project. Won't make a final decision on that until I decide whether I'm going to be quilting it or sending it out. And then I will ask the long-armer what they prefer.
Usually when you are piecing backs you are using large sections and a .5" seam allowance, instead of tiny pieces and a .25" seam.
Usually when you are piecing backs you are using large sections and a .5" seam allowance, instead of tiny pieces and a .25" seam.
#6
If you are meaning a "facing" I use a facing when I do art quilts, where I want a nice, sharp edge without the intrusion of another fabric around the edge, which a binding would make.
It's just another technique that can add to your quilt, depending on the look you are going for.
Otherwise, the only time I use interfacing is when I am using specialty stitches on my tops, so that the stitches lie flat.
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It's just another technique that can add to your quilt, depending on the look you are going for.
Otherwise, the only time I use interfacing is when I am using specialty stitches on my tops, so that the stitches lie flat.
Watson
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I am not familiar with interfacing a quilt other than small areas for applique. I have quite a bit of interfacing, but use it for bags, pillow backs, small organizers for my sewing supplies and the like.
Facing a quilt is different. It is generally used for smaller quilts, such as art quilts or miniatures. There would be no binding if a quilt is faced. It is an edge finish that is used when the maker feels a binding would be distracting from the overall design.
Facing a quilt is different. It is generally used for smaller quilts, such as art quilts or miniatures. There would be no binding if a quilt is faced. It is an edge finish that is used when the maker feels a binding would be distracting from the overall design.
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This link might be what you are looking for. It is from All People Quilt and is called "How to Add Facing to Your Quilt."
http://l.email.allpeoplequilt.com/rt...93868%7c493868
http://l.email.allpeoplequilt.com/rt...93868%7c493868