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#21
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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.
#22
Originally Posted by quiltmom04
Originally Posted by wordpaintervs
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.
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.
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.
#24
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.
Vickey
#28
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?
Thanks for that idea
#29
Originally Posted by thrums
I would love to make some of these dolls for charity.
What pattern do you use?
Thanks!
What pattern do you use?
Thanks!
If you PM me iwth an address, I could send you a cloth pattern, just please credit it with my name.
#30
Originally Posted by hobbykat1955
How abt working in "Dresden Plate wedges"
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.
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