Are flanges accepted in show quilts?
I'd like to add a flange but not sure if it's ok on a show quilt... if so, what is the correct process?
Any thoughts? Thanks, Stitch124 |
It would depend on the type of quilt show. I would contact whoever is in charge of the quilts for the show. I NEVER heard the term flange. From what I saw on Google, it is what we old timers called a FAT binding. If it is a juried show, I doubt that it would be accepted but then "the times they are a changing" !!
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I have never heard of flanges not being accepted at quilt shows. Why would there be a restriction on them? If you have to ship the quilt, just be sure to pack it so that the flange won't be pressed out of shape in the box.
Edited - I put a flange on this quilt - http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...d-t211129.html - it's the green piece set on point around the light tan. |
dunster -- what was your technique for this flange. I've seen two different ways to attach, one from the back and pulled to the front and machine stitched or hand stitch with invisible thread and invisible stitch. The other was for separate pieces of flange were stitched separately to the top and then binding added last and pulled to the back and stitched down.
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I've seen that done on several quilts at big shows.
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I've also put flanges on show quilts. They are judged on consistency of width and appropriateness to the overall design of the quilt. The flange on this one is the green just inside the binding.
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Since I've seen them at the major quilt show I would expect them to be accepted everywhere. Heck even "art quilts" have them at times.
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Originally Posted by Stitch124
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dunster -- what was your technique for this flange. I've seen two different ways to attach, one from the back and pulled to the front and machine stitched or hand stitch with invisible thread and invisible stitch. The other was for separate pieces of flange were stitched separately to the top and then binding added last and pulled to the back and stitched down.
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Since I discovered flanges, I have used them quite often as I really like the look it gives to the quilt.
Here's one that was a Grand Champion last year. The flange is inserted out at the binding edge. It doesn't show too well in the photo. If you want to see more pictures, you can check this thread ... http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...r-t226710.html [ATTACH=CONFIG]466133[/ATTACH] Here's a mini with a tiny flange, before the outer border. It was my first Irish Chain quilt. Also a 1st/red ribbon winner. There's some better pictures here ... http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...h-t189484.html [ATTACH=CONFIG]466137[/ATTACH] |
Yes they are fine. It's put of the design element. I think judges actually appreciate the additional work that they require. Plus they add so much to the finished look of the quilt.
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QuiltE, I can see why it won Grand Champion.............WOW.
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Originally Posted by EmiliasNana
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QuiltE, I can see why it won Grand Champion.............WOW.
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dunster, thanks for that link about flanges, I believe it has answered a lot of questions about flanges. I have used piped ones and they do take a bit more time. Think I'm going to add one to the quilt I'm working on now.
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Originally Posted by Stitch124
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I'd like to add a flange but not sure if it's ok on a show quilt... if so, what is the correct process?
Any thoughts? Thanks, Stitch124 |
I know they are fine in our quilt show but they state to be cautious about large floppy pieces like on flowers or leaves. They go in and out of the bag several times and can get folded or torn.
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