patching scraps together
07-12-2015, 03:38 AM
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Originally Posted by ube quilting
I don't have any pictures but I too have pieced scraps together to make a patch big enough for my need and I feel very smart about it too! I am working on a scrap quilt right now and some of the 5" squares are pieced from smaller scraps. Can you tell?
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07-12-2015, 04:19 AM
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Also don't have pic of a repair job but remembered years ago I found this great golf fabric I wanted to use for a backing but of course its not wide enough. I ironed a fold down one side and then added steam-a-seam to the underside, then matched it to the other piece and pressed it together. No one knew there was seam and I was ever so proud as this was one of my 1st quilts and my 1st and only commissioned quilt. I don't do quilts for money, just as gifts. Now I use Elmer's Glue when I want to match fabrics together.
You did a great job on your match up.
You did a great job on your match up.
07-12-2015, 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Tartan
Your match looks good! This is a spot where a few dabs of Elmer's glue comes in handy to match until you can sew.
And Tartan, what a great idea about the glue! Definitely writing that tip down in my book of quilting tips!
07-12-2015, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Corky
I pieced this for a backing once. Had to piece it vertically and horizontally. I think it turned out nice!
07-28-2015, 03:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Snooze2978
Also don't have pic of a repair job but remembered years ago I found this great golf fabric I wanted to use for a backing but of course its not wide enough. I ironed a fold down one side and then added steam-a-seam to the underside, then matched it to the other piece and pressed it together. No one knew there was seam and I was ever so proud as this was one of my 1st quilts and my 1st and only commissioned quilt. I don't do quilts for money, just as gifts. Now I use Elmer's Glue when I want to match fabrics together.
You did a great job on your match up.
You did a great job on your match up.
i like your glue idea!
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