No Batting?
#51
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I am interested in donating some quilts I have made and need some info to get started. Do they have to be a certain size as I have made some pretty small lap quilts that would be good for small children? There is no chapter close to where I live.
#52
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Originally Posted by Kathios
I often received quilts without batting from Project Linus volunteers. Most are nice and warm. There was an occasion where a very thin top was married to a very thin backing, and it was not warm enough, so I took it apart and fixed it.
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Originally Posted by Crafty Lady in WA
Does anyone ever make quilts with no batting, Just using fleece or flannel for backing and tie instead of quilting? This is what I do and curious if anyone else does.
My grandmother once told me that they used to make what they called "summer" quilts. They were usually light colors and did not have any batting in them. She liked them because they were easy to quilt. Jeannie
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Originally Posted by plainpat
Smart way to go. Just be sure to wash/shrink the blanket before using.
Originally Posted by janedb
Hi as i am just starting to quilt, I am going to use very nice quality blankets that I am finding from my local Op. shop. at a $1 per blanket. This way I can work up my quilting skills without alot of cost involved.
jane :thumbup:
jane :thumbup:
Since many of them had stripes in them, they were used more often in darker quilts. Jeannie
#58
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I've made several throw size quilts by piecing the top and backing it with a fleece throw. When I find the throws for under $5. I buy several. I think they're great for kid's or college or just for cuddle quilts for TV watching. I've tied and quilted them. I think they look great and make a quick gift quilt.
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Originally Posted by so2sew
I am interested in donating some quilts I have made and need some info to get started. Do they have to be a certain size as I have made some pretty small lap quilts that would be good for small children? There is no chapter close to where I live.
By the way, they wash the quilts often, so be sure to zig-zag over the binding maybe twice, so they won't come apart.
Or ask your local library if they would like to have them for a raffle to raise money to buy some kids books ?- or for decoration on their walls? -or for the kids to sit on during story time?
Some places the fire department and/or police like little quilts to wrap around kids involved in accidents. They carry them stashed in the car trunks or fire engines, "just in case". They often carry soft stuffed animals they can give the kids too.
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