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For gathering long rows, try a wide zigzag machine stitch over something like crochet thread, thin cord or upholstery thread and then just pull the heavier thread to gather. As to the patchwork skirt....I like the idea of the cheater cloth, or cutting a strip of patchwork cheater cloth and sewing it to the bottom of the skirt.

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Originally Posted by Holice

I would use a patchwork printed cheater cloth.
or put a simple checkerboard patchwork band around the bottom of the skirt. You could do the patchwork and then sew a wide piece of plain fabric and iron it to the back for the backing, with no batting. Then if you have a serger can serge the border to the rest of the skirt.

never heard of a patchwork cheater sheet. Where would I find one.

What a great idea also to serge the skirts together. Here I've been hand sewing the skirts together and that would save lots of edge triming and sewing time. Thanks so much.

A "cheater" cloth is fabric that is printed with a quilt pattern. I like to use them especially for smaller projects like this, because you get the look of a quilt without the bulk of so many seams. Most fabric stores have some, and online might be a good source.

I will check them out and see how much they cost. Since I give them away, I have to stay away of the expenses, or won't be able to make as many, even with all the donations so many caring people have sent. Thanks for letting me know. I hadn't heard of them before. appreciate knowing about them.

I love that idea of sewing over a thread and using it to gather with. I'd never have thought of that one. I'm going to try that.

Thanks so much.

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Originally Posted by grann of 6

Hi Vickie, I have been thinking of you and how you were doing with your dolls. My DGD asked too. If you decide to go with any elastic, I have bolts of it here that I don't use any more since the kids have grown into adults. If you want it PM me and I will send it to you. I have several widths. And how is your lace holding up? I was given a box of assorted laces. I will see if I have any "cheater" quilting fabric. Actually, I just got some given to me that might work. PM me if you need any more supplies.

Thanks so much and wil PM you. I apprecite the offer so much.

Vickey

I would love to make some of these dolls for charity.

What pattern do you use?

Thanks!

If you want a crazy quilt motif, could you cut muslin to the desired size and use the string quilt method to sew fabric to the muslin?

Your dolls are so charming. A bit of quilted "spice" would dress them up even more. So many ideas on here - great advice!

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Originally Posted by alapetitechaise

If you want a crazy quilt motif, could you cut muslin to the desired size and use the string quilt method to sew fabric to the muslin?

sting quilt method? I'm not familiar with that. I guess I should go search that one out.

Thanks for that idea

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I would love to make some of these dolls for charity.

What pattern do you use?

Thanks!

It is my own design and the dolls are 22 inches tall (girls) and 24 for the boys.

If you PM me iwth an address, I could send you a cloth pattern, just please credit it with my name.

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Originally Posted by hobbykat1955

How abt working in "Dresden Plate wedges"

Never tried the Dresden Plate...it has intimidated me. I do like the look of it, but haven't gotten that brave yet. I think it would be pretty though.

Thanks

I've bookmarked all the wonderful ideas you folks are sending and appreciate them all enormously. Am in need of adult sock or beanie caps for the boy dolls, but that isn't a quilting issue.

Thanks to all of you who have taken time to read my questions and reply. You are wonderful.