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VW quilt for new grandbaby

Old 03-18-2017, 04:18 AM
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That quilt is the cutest dang thing! The fabric choices are perfect. I would also use a wash away stabilizer, available at big box fabric stores. At JoAnns, check the notions wall for prepackaged pieces or at the sewing machine dealer in the store. Using scraps, make a small practice piece to perfect your stitch width/length selections.
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Old 03-18-2017, 04:35 AM
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Stabilizer might make it easier to do the satin stitch but I'd be careful of what is used as it could become "stiff" and not as cuddly for the little person. This is such a cute work--congratulations on it and the new baby! Bumper sticker sounds like an excellent idea. Maybe a heart there?? Or could just take it as a bit of patina or a dent in the bumper? At least, it's in the right place for that.
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Old 03-18-2017, 04:54 AM
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I agree with wash away stabilizer and a bumper sticker. This is so darn cute! Does it have to be a satin stitch? or could you use a blanket stitch? ...... I never can get satin stitches to flow evenly, they clump and then skip....but maybe you have mastered that stitch. congrats....
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Old 03-18-2017, 05:26 AM
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Cute VW quilt in the works!

Before you stitch ...... you didn't say which Heat N Bond product you have used
One of them, you are NOT to stitch through.
If you still do not have the product info, it is probably best to go to their website and check.

If you do have the stitchable product ....
As for stabilizer or not? .... test on some scraps as to whether you need a stabilizer or not.

One time my dealer suggested to save my money and just use tissue paper for a stabilizer.
What? miss out on a sale? Guess what? .... he was right, it works! and is a good $ $aver.


Another simple stabilizer
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Old 03-18-2017, 05:43 AM
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I'd re-do the bumper. The design is perfect like it is. I believe the bumper sticker would take away from the overall design.

In my short quilting career, I've not regretted re-doing anything when I wasn't happy with it.

That said, I believe the basting spray will wash away, but why take the chance?

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Old 03-18-2017, 05:48 AM
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Your VW bug quilt is so darn cute!
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Old 03-18-2017, 05:54 AM
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If the quilt is going to be washed, that spot from the basting spray should come out. I've had a few spots from the spray and never had a problem with it not coming out when washing the quilts.
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Old 03-18-2017, 06:16 AM
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I made a VW pillow for our daughter who owned a VW 1977 bug (front and back) and it was a lot of fun to add details. I added her name on a license plate but the bumper sticker would be a good substitute. It looks great and the satin stitch should be easy on an applique this large. Great job grandma!
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Old 03-18-2017, 07:11 AM
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You probably won't need stabilizer, but do a sample with scraps first the bumper sticker is a great idea
Do one on the left with babys name and then one on right with birthdate would really be cute
Awesome job
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Old 03-18-2017, 07:21 AM
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That is just too cute.
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