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cjaye44 01-07-2011 06:32 AM

Necessity is the mother of invention!! And we quilters always find a way!!

A 01-07-2011 07:42 AM

May ask a church to use their long tables for stretching your quilts. Maybe you could paint one of their walls for 'payment!'

ruthrec 01-07-2011 08:05 AM

Let us know if you get permission. Maybe you can offer to teach a class there on sandwiching quilts.

Joanieu 01-07-2011 09:25 AM

That is so funny. Please make sure you don't burn yourself ironging while on the wall. :)

Donna in Mo 01-07-2011 12:56 PM

Try using a steamer like they use for hanging dresses. I used one when we were making my friends wedding veil and it worked great.Just a thought.

biscuitqueen 01-07-2011 06:49 PM

schools and churches will sometimes let you do that also

GailG 01-08-2011 04:55 PM

I haven't read all of the posts, so I hope I'm not repeating anything. I have had the wrinkle problem before. Once the quilt layers are "stretched" and pinned together,etc. most of the wrinkles will relax and work themselves out. And those that don't won't matter. After all, this is a quilt. Good luck. BTW, I like the wall idea.

travlr99 01-09-2011 03:09 PM

I've found when I didn't have enough space, I went to a local library - they usually have a meeting room with long table that can be moved so that I can put my quilt back on it. I use masking tape to stretch out the wrinkles and hold it in place while I put the batting and the top in place. I have used spray adhesive to hold the batting and the top layers in place, but I rely on safety pins to hold everything together. Beats ruining your wall!!!

katigirl 01-13-2011 12:19 AM

I know what you mean. If I want to sandwich anything bigger than a throw, I have to use a table at camp or church. We have some at work but (l0l ) they expect me to work when I'm there. Oh well at least I have several places I know I can go and do it. : :)

jojo47 01-13-2011 07:14 PM


Originally Posted by AnnieH
We're all nuts.
Annie

Naw...We're quilters...we do what we gotta do! :-D


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