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cindyb 12-24-2014 11:29 AM

Group of kids made a quilt
 
On PBS last week there was a demo where a lady had worked with a classroom of children (children were not shown but the final quilt was). She made a block by folding a square (I think) several times, had the children write or print their name on one section and it came out similar to a snowflake. That's my best description of what I remember. They then used it as a fundraiser for the school. I have my g'kids right now and we are not being very successful. And I thought it was easy. I'm thinking it was on Quilting Arts, but can not find it any where. Did anyone catch it and can you direct me to the show or a demo?

Tartan 12-24-2014 11:34 AM

For a pattern to be repeated in a snowflake, it must be along the fold edge. I can't imagine cutting out a fabric snowflake as it will be quite thick. I haven't seen the program so no help from me.

cindyb 12-24-2014 11:53 AM


Originally Posted by Tartan (Post 7020268)
For a pattern to be repeated in a snowflake, it must be along the fold edge. I can't imagine cutting out a fabric snowflake as it will be quite thick. I haven't seen the program so no help from me.

Not so sure it was 'CUT OUT' - their names were forming a tile like look when opened.

QuiltingVagabond 12-24-2014 02:29 PM

Sounds like it may be similar to a painting technique I used to demonstrate when I sold trichem paints. The paper is folded once and the name is written in cursive with the bottom of the letters touching the fold. Then turn the folded paper over and retrace the letters on the other side (in reverse) using a light box or holding it to a window. When you open the paper, the name looks like a filigree design.

auntmag 12-24-2014 02:32 PM

It was on an episode of Sewing With Nancy.

dakotamaid 12-24-2014 03:01 PM

Is this it?

http://video.wpt.org/video/2365380646/

cindyb 12-24-2014 03:30 PM

YES, YES , YES This is it. When I first saw it I thought it would be simple - not so sure it's easy peasy watching it again. But, I'm going to give it a shot next time G'kids come over.

KLO 12-24-2014 04:57 PM

Wow, that is so cool even for non-kids. So glad that you found and posted the link.

beaqltr 12-24-2014 08:32 PM

Interesting technique.

mom-6 12-25-2014 09:26 AM

Sounds like a fun project.


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