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Originally Posted by Happystitcher
(Post 6866494)
My eleven year old granddaughter has to do a community service project for each nine weeks of school. I suggested we make lap quilts for senior citizens in wheelchairs. I cut the fabric squares - for obvious reasons - and she sewed them together and added borders. She loves it and is so excited. Since machine quilting would be impossible for her, I suggested we birth them and then tie. My question...how do I finish the edges after the quilt is turned? Thanks for your help and any other suggestions.
I hate the term "birthed" but it does sum up turning inside out pretty well. Such a quilt does not have to be tied. It's a small quilt so a bit of machine quilting is quite possible. Pin good and do the machine stitching. And of course, hand quilting is possible, too. Not that you asked, but IMO a 9 year old is old enough to use a scissors or a rotary cutter. Let her have the full effect of making a quilt-------including cutting pieces. |
Originally Posted by nativetexan
(Post 6866876)
I've only tied a couple of quilts. this one made of old blocks i bought at a quilt show.
I have a king size quilt on my bed made of 16 inch blocks. I tied it but can't find a photo right now. I used yarn to tie these. embroidery thread didn't work well for me. |
I agree with GrannieAnnie, let her cut even if it is only a piece or two. You may be surprised how well she can do it. I also hate the term "Birthed" for turning a quilt but what other term would I use, hmmm.... This project will be something she will remember for the rest of her life. She will tell her grandchildren how you two made quilts together. I know the recipients will truly appreciate the quilts. Happy Quilting!
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What a great project! All of my children cut their own fabric with a rotary cutter (I supervise, of course) but they're 7, 9 and 13. She could always do large diamonds of quilting.
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