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All batting has scrim unless it says No Scrim. Needlepunched batting is punched into scrim. Every batting rep I've asked has told me this.
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I think the 1/4" came to be to save fabric before any other reason for it.
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Originally Posted by Onebyone
(Post 6934796)
I think the 1/4" came to be to save fabric before any other reason for it.
I wonder what the seam allowance was for clothing back in the day it was hand stitched? Maybe "our" 1/4" seam allowance is a carry-over? Just a thought. |
I think the biggest myth out there is that there is only "one" way to accomplish something. The second photo in this ebay listing is a pretty good example. Check out the section called, "How to Quilt". Take note, as it is the "only correct way"!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/291249321755...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT |
I certainly wouldn't consider 'silk finish' when used to describe thread as a myth or old wives tale, not by any means. It's merely a descriptive phrase used in advertising and is no more deceptive that 'satin finish' for paint or 'bacon flavored' for immitation bacon bits.
Geri B, the standard seam allowance used in (home) garment construction is 5/8". |
Originally Posted by Onebyone
(Post 6934781)
All batting has scrim unless it says No Scrim. Needlepunched batting is punched into scrim. Every batting rep I've asked has told me this.
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Originally Posted by Onebyone
(Post 6934781)
All batting has scrim unless it says No Scrim. Needlepunched batting is punched into scrim. Every batting rep I've asked has told me this.
http://www.joann.com/mountain-mist-b...e/2181550.html Also Quilter's Dream batting is needlepunched, but not through scrim. |
Originally Posted by Jan in VA
(Post 6934266)
"ONLY a 1/4" seam is correct in quilts."
Actually I subscribe to the Mary Ellen Hopkins dictate of "personal private measurement" -- the position my needle is in closest to the 1/4" mark on MY sewing machine. The machines, Berninas 1031, 830, 807, have one needle position slightly less than 1/4" and one position slightly more than 1/4" (among others). I use them both for different purposes. My quilts are fine and I've never been "fined" for one.:) Jan in VA Sharon in Texas |
Onebyone,
My Father was of the same mind set, but he also thought it had to be hand pieced. He wanted a quilt from me under those guidelines. I gave him a stack of squares,needle,thread and a thimble and said that he should try it before telling me that's what I had to do.Well he declined, said it was far too much work.I said sewing machines were invented for a reason. After he passed away I made a quilt for my Mom and she was very happy to have. I make quilts all by machine from sewing it to binding. Sharon in Texas |
Originally Posted by HomekeepingGran
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Certainly hand quilting still has its place, but our foremothers would have used sewing machines in a heartbeat if they had them.
I have quilt my grandmother made in the late 50's that is hand tied and machine quilted. |
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