scrappy quilt stabilizer?
I am wanting to try my hand at making a scrappy quilt and was wondering, can I use muslin for the stabilizer? And do you sew the blocks to each other or do you use borders? Any help would be soooooooo appreciated.
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you can make a scrappy quilt any way you want to- if you need a foundation- muslin is fine- or any thin fabric
if you want to just sew your blocks together you certainly can- or you can use sashings/ and borders- really depends on what type of blocks/design you are planning- there are hundreds/thousands of scrappy quilt patterns- perhaps browse some galleries and find a pattern that appeals to you...if you want to just start sewing scraps together in a 'crazy quilt' style you probably would not need sashings/ or borders-it just depends---and it is all personal choices |
As you can see, very few rules when it comes to scrappy quilts, or even quilts. That's why making quilts is so wonderful. Your imagination is your limit.
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All most all of the scrap quilts I have made do not have any stabilzer. There are some "patterns" that a stabilzer of some type is helpful. String quilt, crazy patch and a few others come to mind. The type that benifits the most from a stabilzer is irregular shapes, or pieces that are very small.
Muslin is a good foundation for these types, but other fabrics can be used as well. Old sheets, old pillow cases, ugly fabric , old shirts, interfacing , and some use ..used dryer sheets. If you are using a "ugly" fabric just make sure the fabric does not show through to the quilt fabrics being used. It may be that the wrong side of the fabric is more suitable. Addind a border or sashing to each bock is a preference. Take a look at the "scappy quilt show" thread for pages and pages of insipration. Just use your search function at the top of the page, of the message board. |
and if you choose to use a fabric foundation you can use an "ugly" from your stash instead of buying something new.
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I would prewash the muslin. It shrinkks.
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I just finished a scrap quilt and had lots of fun at it. Did not use any stabilizer and it turned out just fine.
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Here's some ideas.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...e-t135936.html Check out this website. She has some great ideas! http://www.quiltville.com/index.html |
Originally Posted by Lori S
(Post 4986048)
All most all of the scrap quilts I have made do not have any stabilzer. There are some "patterns" that a stabilzer of some type is helpful. String quilt, crazy patch and a few others come to mind. The type that benifits the most from a stabilzer is irregular shapes, or pieces that are very small.
Muslin is a good foundation for these types, but other fabrics can be used as well. Old sheets, old pillow cases, ugly fabric , old shirts, interfacing , and some use ..used dryer sheets. If you are using a "ugly" fabric just make sure the fabric does not show through to the quilt fabrics being used. It may be that the wrong side of the fabric is more suitable. Addind a border or sashing to each bock is a preference. Take a look at the "scappy quilt show" thread for pages and pages of insipration. Just use your search function at the top of the page, of the message board. |
Thank You. Yes she does dublb.
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