Lorettan

am i crazy for using a homespun(or at least thats what i think it is) fabric in a paper pieced block?? have only used this type of material in rag quilts so i was wondering if its ok to use this in a paper pieced block in a regular quilt.

pscott392

I think it looks really good.

Lorettan

what worries me is the stretch in that kind of fabric...and later on when its time to send off to the LAQ(i think i have decided this is the route im going) will it be hard to actually quilt...as you can tell, im a beginner with this kind of stuff

Lori S

I would stablize the give or stretch with some starch prior to any cutting. The smaller stitch lenght used for paper peicing will help in the strenght of the seams.. I am a bit concerned about the raveling from using a loose weave fabric , I would opt for more dense quilting or if quilting on a regular machine quilting that is on the homespun rather than the denser weave fabric. WhenI have sewn/pieced homespuns I used a larger seam allowance, so maybe not trim as close , and that would resolve the issues. .. but I would still starch prior.
FYI - its looks beautiful so far.

SuzyQ

I have no answers for you, I just wanted to say that your block is very pretty

Jingle

The block is pretty, can't answer any of your questions as I've not sew on homespun at all.

QuiltnNan

the combination of fabrics that you chose is very pleasing

Lorettan

thanks you!! i thought so too, that's why i'm kinda bummed that this is probably not a good idea. i just worry that after all that work, it might not quilt well.

Murphy

I see no reason you can't use it. This is a lovely block. Thanks for sharing.

Lorettan

well, the worry is, with the homespun fabric being more loosely woven and stretchier than the other, that might pose a problem when it comes time to remove the paper foundation and add the borders and quilting.