Quilt without batting
#21
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You have helped me decide how to do a small tablecloth. I have a marked cloth to use for quilting so I'll just put a backing on it and stitch here and there. Really didn't want bulk since the table has a glass top.
#22
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Maryland
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What I now use, and I know this sounds a bit strange, but for a summer-weight quilt I have used diaper material. It's very thin, made of cotton, very breathable, very sturdy, and just enough to keep your quilt from being "see through" and give it a tiny bit of heft, but it doesn't add warmth. I'm talking about using a single layer here. It's cheap, and it's sold by the yard right off a bolt just like fabric. !
#24
http://www.equilters.com/library/jea...gallbaros.html has an awesome Cathedral Window quilt made from jeans.
#26
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Join Date: Feb 2012
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another suggestion could be to use a layer of linen. i bought some recently from an online shop: fabric shop.com that would totally work, would give some depth for quilting and would breathe and is relatively inexpensive since it is 50". I'm making my summer nightgowns out of a lightweight sheer linen. That night sweats phenomena doesn't help with summer sleeping comfort.
#27
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Join Date: Mar 2011
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You can also use a sheet as batting. My grandmother did this for summer quilts. I also been thinking of using sheeting for a table runner, as batting makes them bulky. Ever try to put a glass of something on a table topper. The glass tilts.
#29
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: near Peoria Illinois
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Yes, you can make a summer quilt without batting. You can place a backing fabric (your choice) on the back, quilt it and then bind it as a regular quilt. Or you can make it with the birthing method. Place backing fabric right sides together on top of your quilt top, sew it around the sides., leave about 4-5 inches for turning. Turn right side out and slip stitch the opening and wa-la, you have a summer quilt.
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