lclang

I think crystals are fine on art quilts, wall quilts, quilted postcards, etc. but not on quilts meant to be used on a bed. They would be all right on purses and bags of all kinds but nothing that would touch your skin for long periods of time. Just my opinion...no quilts police here.

lynnie k

I used hem on my hand embroidered Snowman wall ahnging yhe are great the crystals are called hot fix they are alot of fun for wall hanging not for everyday quilts and such

lynn

lynnie k

opps I guess i need to turn the light on to type sorry :oops:

JanetM

I don't think I would use them on a quilt that would be used because I think they would be scratchy.

I have used them on wall hangings though, and I love the added sparkle. They also look great on clothing.

dorrell ann

I have never tried them.

DeMaris

I know this was originally posted sometime back, but I love the look of the crystals on the quilts. They are easy to apply and see to hold up through washings. I dry mine in no heat so I don't know if putting them in the dryer hurts them or not.

carrieg

I'd like to know how they are affixed to quilts. I don't think I'd do it personally. Mainly because I have added beads to quilts before. It's very tedious to work with something tiny. Plus it could get $$$!

The Best of Show at the Shipshewana Quilt Festival was a beautiful traditional-type quilt that had crystals on it. I thought it was gorgeous and the crystal didn't jump in your face like some of the arty quilts do, to me anyway.

charsuewilson

I can't imagine putting anything like that one a quilt. But I make my quilts to be used. The ones on the christmas tree above do look nice, though, but that's for a decoration, not a quilt to be used as such.

Skittl1321

Claudia Pfeil is one of my favorite show quilters and her quilts are DOUSED in crystals (I think I read 40,000 for a single quilt?) I think the effect is fabulous.

For me, too much money.

For utility quilts- might work for a little girls bed, but I think they are best for shows.

Skittl1321

When I buy them in bulk I like beadsfactory.com I find Preciosa to be better priced than Swarvoski and I can't tell the difference. (I haven't used them on quilts though- just skating costumes.)