Barb, my first quilt I ever made was a cross-stitch Teddy Bear ABC quilt for my nephew (who is now 20yrs old). I have also cross-stitched a States quilt. I set those blocks into picture frames with black sashing and borders. I hand quilted both of these quilts, which I would not recommend for beginning quilters. Presently, I am doing a detailed map of Great Britain for the center of a BOM of British cottages.

Wendy

I use a mild soap for quilts to wash the blocks. Wash by hand in cold water and rinse well. Lightly block, and press while damp. I have never had any problems with the colors running doing them in this manner. Hopes this helps. :D

Wendy

thanks Wendy. I use to wash my project, but I just couldn't remember what I did.

that sounds about right. I have some beautiful ones from a garage sale that need to be cleaned...precious moments. I'll post pics of them once I'm done.

Thank you for asking the question!! I made some pictures years ago and really did not know what to do with them and this is a perfect solution. THANK YOY!!!

You are all so clever.....

I love combinations of creativity in a quilt.

Last year at the Denver Quilt Expo I saw many quilts made from cross stitched and embroidered pieces not orginally intended to be used in a quilt. Also saw some made from old tablecloths and napkins and linen tea towels. They were all beautiful.

My dad has cross-stitched for years & we (his daughters) started making them into quilts. Dad has actually won several awards with his cross-stitching. So go for it!

Yes, I made a quilt for my mother with the state flowers I
cross stitched.

If you want to put them in a quilt, I would suggest that you look into a method of seaming called 'french seam". It is what manufacturers use on loosely woven fabric. Make sure to quilt in the aida cloth areas for support. I would not put them in a child's bed quilt either way. (Too much washing)