Suggestions please
#11
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The border can be anything that will compliment the squares. If you are going to frame them, you may be able to put a stabilizer behind them (like in a t-shirt quilt). If you have a good framer in town you might ask them for advice. I had one they stretched it onto a backboard and used the mat to frame it rather than fabric. But a friend of mine did it herself, put a fabric border and stretched that one the board and framed it. You have several options.
#12
there is a light weight fusible used in clothing that would be good on the back of your blocks. would make them not so thin and stabilize them more. comes on a roll, just ask at Joann's. it's permanent, doesnt' wash out.
also you might have room to add some colorful corner triantles to the blocks. have fun.
also you might have room to add some colorful corner triantles to the blocks. have fun.
#13
Originally Posted by tedytrser
I forgot to mention that I am still wet behind the ears in quilting.
#14
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If you want a country look, you could frame them in an old window frame that had 4 panes. Sash if necessary w 30's repro fabric, color to match your decor. You may wish to have glass put back in the frames to preserve the fabric.
#15
Originally Posted by tedytrser
These were suppose to be tea towels that my Grandma had done (she has passed). I wanted to put them in a quilt or wall hanging for her for Christmas. But, was looking for suggestions of how to do it. TIA for any help.
#18
I agree with the 30's prints .........and I also HIGHLY suggest the stabelizer. The fabric she probably embroidered them on are called "tea towels" and the fabric is VERY flimsey and ravels easily when cut. So look for a stabelizer that will be flexible and soft when quilted --- so you don't have a stiff area on each block. I'd also stabelize the whole block....not just behind the embroidering. Will be ADORABLE!
#19
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awesome idea there!
Originally Posted by joyce blint
If you want a country look, you could frame them in an old window frame that had 4 panes. Sash if necessary w 30's repro fabric, color to match your decor. You may wish to have glass put back in the frames to preserve the fabric.
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