Fabric Depot is having a big sale on batiks right now

https://www.fabricdepot.com/index.php?page=CatalogPage&pageid=16

They also have Kona fabric pretty reasonably priced if you get it in 6 yard pieces. I have bought this before and it is good quality.

https://www.fabricdepot.com/index.php?page=ProductPage&pageid=105218

Girl, you are a basket full of talent. I could never in a million years do soemthing like this! Sounds like they have a doulble bed. Most magazines and lots of websites can give you the size you want--I don't ave it in my head, but its not hard to find out. Re: border--do it just like your sketch--I love it!

I copied this from a web site
http://www.sylviasquiltdepot.com/sch...e.htm#mattress
GOT IT COVERED?
Don't know how big to make your quilt?
Remember to add 12-14" on each side (and the foot) for the drop and 14" at
the head if you want it to tuck under a pillow.

Mattress Size Quilt Size (These are all measurements for a 16" drop)
Receiving N/A 36" X 45" or 45" X 45"
Crib 23" X 46"
Lap Quilt N/A Between 52" and 68" wide. 52" to 78" in length.
Twin 39" X 75" Between 64" and 72" wide. 86" to 96" in length.
Full 54" X 75" Between 70" and 88 wide. 86" to 100" in length.
Queen 60" X 80" Between 88" and 99" wide. 94" to 108" in length.
King 76" X 80" Between 94" and 108" wide. 94" to 108" in length.

Measurements are approximate.

Quilt Size Amount of Backing Needed
Twin 71" x 101" 6 yards
Full 86" x 101" 7.5 yards
Queen 92" x 106" 8.25 yards
King 108" x 106" 9.25 yards

IMHO on the size-If you want it to go on a bed (possibly) I would go with a queen. Even if she has a double bed now, if they ever up-size to a queen it would still fit nicely. I have a queen/king size quilt on a king bed and it is a bit small. Wish the quilt was larger. Our guest bed is a queen and it fits 2 people shoulder to shoulder. Seems pretty tight after having a king! :wink:

Love the plan you have! Hope you will post pictures! :lol:

Thanks for posting the chart and pattern. I really like it. I look forward to seeing your finished product. You do such nice work on everything!

your plan is beautiful just as you show it! I can't wait to see it finished.

Batik will be very pretty. I did an Irish Chain for my daughter with a batik red, batik gray and black. It was very rich looking. She loved it.

I was kind of thinking that too (to make it queen sized). I'm just wondering if I should add that black border for a drop.

I had to update the chart. Last night I noticed there are two different pinwheels going in two different directions. Good thing I caught it because I'd hate to make it and then have to fix half a dozen or a dozen blocks (depending on what pinwheel I made).

Here's the updated chart
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q...unamiKEy-1.png

The top of a queen mattress is 60 by 80. I usually do a queen 84inches square, then the top of the quilt comes to the bottom of the pillows, and hangs over the foot of the bed the same amount as the sides. You would do it 108 long, if you want it to be the style that goes right over and tuckes under the pillows.

I like the idea of the black border as the drop. That puts the focus on the bed top where all your pretty work will be. It will also cut down on the red which is the batik. Maybe the black will be a bit less expensive. Wish I had EQ too. Saw it in action for the first time at a friends house. Red binding. Just my 2 cents worth. I know there are many quilters more experienced with this than I am. It will be beautiful whatever you decide. :!:

You might want to check out the Moda Marbles too - a bit less expensive than the batiks, but they are similar to the "watercolor" one you linked too. I found some here: http://www.fashionfabricsclub.com/catalog_items.aspx?TypID=114&Viewby=Types&Page=1
for a really good price!

I would definately use the red border. Sounds like she has a standard size double bed.

I like my quilts big enough to hang down to the top of the dust ruffle, and tuck over the pillows. About 80x100 would be generous. I would love to get a quilt like that as a gift!!!

happy quilting!
Ditter43

I really want to get batik, but I'll keep this in mind in case I can't. Thanks!

Red border? I was going to go with a black one...the thin red border in the picture is supposed to be the binding. I'm not sure if I want the red binidng now if I use batik...looks kind of weird (at least in my head, anyways).

I made a queen size years ago, before mattresses got so thick and it was 90 X 120. The 120 is still a good number because I like to put the pillow under it and use the quilt as a spread on top of the sheets, but since I have a much thicker mattress nowadays the 90 is kind of skimpy. If they do not have a queen, it would still look good on a double bed. Most people now a days opt for a queen size. But like I said, I would go with a little more than 90 for width. I agree with you that the wide border is the way to go and I love the link to thousands of bolts. I just spent a fortune there buying fabric for my DIL's quilt! Much cheaper than the fabric stores here in town.

You are really amazing. what a wonderful friend you are.
I think batiks is the why to go. they are easy to work with. I have a quilt shop in my area that specializes in batiks, she carries alot of bolts and she might have some on clarance. I will check it out of you. I think between all of us on the board we can find what you want for the best price. I wish I had EQ also. Donna

I have used the watercolor batiks without treting them and notcied no problem. BUT, that was only the one washing that I did when done woth the quilt. So I am not much help but love to be included in your thoughts as far as the design. You ar very talented.

Vicki,
Sounds like you have it all worked out. Now the fun part!!I'm looking forward to seeing the finished quilt!
Isn't it great to have like minds to brainstorm with?

ditter43

Batiks can be like any other fabric. Some dark colored fabrics bleed and some do not. I would do just what you said, contact the company and see what they say. Once the fabric is treated, I would think a couple of washings would remove the chemical treatment. So far the batiks that I have bought have all been color fast, including the reds and blacks. I cut a small piece off of the corner and place it in very warm soapy water to check for bleeding. Hopefully what you buy will not need any treatment and it will not be a concern.

I went to prochemicals website and got this info on Retayne, here is the link.

http://www.prochemical.com/MaterialSafety/Auxiliaries/2007%20Retayne.pdf

It seems pretty safe as long as you do not get the actual chemical in your eyes, mouth, or skin. It says it is not a known carcinogen, it does not enter through the skin or through inhalation. I would think it would be safe to use. Personally, I would rinse the fabric and dry it according to the bottles instructions to set the dye in the fabric and then I would probably wash it and rinse it again just to make sure all the chemical was out of the fabric.

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q...TsunamiKey.png

Here is the ultimate quilt key for the Tsunami quilt with all the blocks, the number of blocks and pieces there are, and how many of each piece is needed. :D

Erica's@erica's.com has beautiful fabric. I used to work there. You will love their fabrics. Lots of choices. Anxious to see your quilt. I started to give you measurements as I have my chart next to my computer but someone beat me too it. I like the idea of making it a queen because no one likes the little full size so they will probably get bigger when they can.

THANK YOU for sharing your wonderful pattern with us!!!! 8) :lol: 8)

Your "Tsunami" quilt is absolutely beautiful, but ............I have to ask it............ Seeing that you gave us the charts and what the blocks are to look like........please could you also give us a drawing of the templetes, or the rotary cutting ways you used. I AM DYING TO MAKE ONE and I know I'm not the only one.
Sincerely
Kasapa

If you can give me a day or two, I will give measurements so you can rotary cut the blocks. Kids are home this week, so I don't have as much time as I would like, but I should be able to have the information ready to post by the end of the week.

I am going to send you the templates so that you can make block 1 with a rectangle, a square and only 1 1/2 square triangle out of the red and black, if you would like to make it that way. Less cutting and dealing with bias edges this way. Block # 2 would be a rectangle and 2 1/2 square triangles out of the red and black. Just another option..... :)

Not a problem.... You will get the ones you want :D