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Also, if it's a wall-hanging, the unquilted area might sag over time
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Originally Posted by illinois
(Post 8673936)
Ten inches is a lot of open space! I suggest the standard of 4" or the width of your hand. Too, it depends on how this project is going to be used. If it's a wall-hanging that is only for display that's one thing but, if it's going to be on a bed or actively used, that's another. And then how often will it be laundered? A lot of considerations here.
As to tying vs quilting in those open spaces. I'm remembering a piece that I tied with black embroidery floss. It looked like spiders! I took it out and used a brighter color. Depending on the look you want to create, maybe use crochet thread and bury the ends inside the piece instead of letting the ends show as with more traditional tying. |
Reb, crochet thread is not yarn. It is the tread that fine doilies are made of. It's usually next to the yarn at most stores. You can also use pearl cotton thread. You don't have to buy so much that way and may come in different colors. I've used both and like the look of an "old fashioned" quilt sometimes, especially for baby quilts.
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Originally Posted by aashley333
(Post 8673940)
Well, I have left large spaces, more than 8", and have had no problem. They were constructed early in my self-taught quilt career. I do not wash them every week, and they are fine-no bunched batting. I would not recommend for all quilts, but I would go for it. Here's a pic of a t-shirt quilt with large blocks.
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Originally Posted by cat-on-a-mac
(Post 8673951)
Also, if it's a wall-hanging, the unquilted area might sag over time
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Have you considered using flannel (wash first for shrinkage) or fleece as batting instead? This is what I use for more open quilting,
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I was at the deadline to enter a quilt in the local quilt show. I was part of a group showing so was depended on to have something made. I finished the quilt top at 10 a.m. the day before the deadline. I went to Hobby Lobby and bought wide fleece in a coordinating color for the back. I made a tied fleece quilt (remember those?) I cut the 6 in strips all around the quilt top and fleece. I knotted them. No quilting at all. I was hung with the rest of the group projects the next day. I won second place! I about fainted. That quilt is still on my uncle's recliner. He washes it a lot as his dog is always on it. It's funny to see it in the washing machine, it separates like a balloon but goes right back together in the dryer. I had to retie the knots to double knots after the show. I didn't have time before turning it in. There is always a solution, don't get bogged down with have tos and rules.
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Originally Posted by Gay
(Post 8674003)
Have you considered using flannel (wash first for shrinkage) or fleece as batting instead? This is what I use for more open quilting,
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Originally Posted by Onebyone
(Post 8674005)
I was at the deadline to enter a quilt in the local quilt show. I was part of a group showing so was depended on to have something made. I finished the quilt top at 10 a.m. the day before the deadline. I went to Hobby Lobby and bought wide fleece in a coordinating color for the back. I made a tied fleece quilt (remember those?) I cut the 6 in strips all around the quilt top and fleece. I knotted them. No quilting at all. I was hung with the rest of the group projects the next day. I won second place! I about fainted. That quilt is still on my uncle's recliner. He washes it a lot as his dog is always on it. It's funny to see it in the washing machine, it separates like a balloon but goes right back together in the dryer. I had to retie the knots to double knots after the show. I didn't have time before turning it in. There is always a solution, don't get bogged down with have tos and rules.
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Originally Posted by Reb
(Post 8673953)
I’m not familiar with a crochet thread. I thought crochet was yarn. Please advise what you describe as crochet. This would be black on black color wise.
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