Whole Cloth quilt - need some input please!
07-27-2018, 05:40 PM
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Your quilt is gorgeous, Marion! I am so impressed!
Something similar happened to me on a much smaller scale. That is when I learned to block a quilt. It worked really well. But I was doing a piece that was maybe 30 inches square. A bigger piece may be difficult to lay out and pin.
Here is a tutorial, and a Google link to more:
http://www.adventurequilter.com/e-Le.../Blocking.html
oh, and this one is good too:
https://quiltingjetgirl.com/2016/12/...hoto-tutorial/
google:
https://www.google.com/search?q=how+...nt=firefox-b-1
Something similar happened to me on a much smaller scale. That is when I learned to block a quilt. It worked really well. But I was doing a piece that was maybe 30 inches square. A bigger piece may be difficult to lay out and pin.
Here is a tutorial, and a Google link to more:
http://www.adventurequilter.com/e-Le.../Blocking.html
oh, and this one is good too:
https://quiltingjetgirl.com/2016/12/...hoto-tutorial/
google:
https://www.google.com/search?q=how+...nt=firefox-b-1
07-28-2018, 11:46 AM
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And it's all done!!
Feline Fanatic, I can't thank you enough! Your tips and guidance saved this quilt from going in the trash. I was totally discouraged! Now, it's not the mental image I had when I first started this quilt, but at least it looks 1000 times better than it did before.
Thanks again ...
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Feline Fanatic, I can't thank you enough! Your tips and guidance saved this quilt from going in the trash. I was totally discouraged! Now, it's not the mental image I had when I first started this quilt, but at least it looks 1000 times better than it did before.
Thanks again ...
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07-29-2018, 04:05 AM
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Thanks Rhonda K ... I wouldn't call me an inspiration ... I'd say what the heck was she thinking LOL ... I did learn lots of stuff during the process, so I am happy with the learning curve!
07-29-2018, 07:04 AM
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Hooray!! So glad you didn't get discouraged and trash it. I think it looks great! And bonus that you learned from the experience. Just out of curiosity, what kind of batting did you use and how big across are the embroidered motifs?
It has been my experience that the downfall of many quilted projects is leaving too much area unquilted. Even if a batting says you can quilt up to 10" apart, I honestly don't think any project looks good after being washed when that much area is left unquilted. It just allows too much loose fabric to wrinkle and bunch. Now I do know that I personally prefer more quilting and what some refer to as "quilted to death" quilts. I know not everyone likes that look. But I read once somewhere (and it could have been an old rule going back to the days when batting was not bonded and would not hold up) to leave no space unquilted that is bigger than your fist. I actually have a "vintage" Mountain Mist 100% cotton batting in my stash that is not bonded and the minimum quilting distance is 2". When I finally break down and use that batting I will probably quilt it so that no area bigger than 1" is left unquilted.
It has been my experience that the downfall of many quilted projects is leaving too much area unquilted. Even if a batting says you can quilt up to 10" apart, I honestly don't think any project looks good after being washed when that much area is left unquilted. It just allows too much loose fabric to wrinkle and bunch. Now I do know that I personally prefer more quilting and what some refer to as "quilted to death" quilts. I know not everyone likes that look. But I read once somewhere (and it could have been an old rule going back to the days when batting was not bonded and would not hold up) to leave no space unquilted that is bigger than your fist. I actually have a "vintage" Mountain Mist 100% cotton batting in my stash that is not bonded and the minimum quilting distance is 2". When I finally break down and use that batting I will probably quilt it so that no area bigger than 1" is left unquilted.
07-29-2018, 11:22 AM
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This has been a great thread to follow. I learned a lot, not only about quilting but also about asking for help and advice and following through. The quilt is beautiful, Marion and Feline Fanatic did such a great job of sharing her experience and knowledge.
07-30-2018, 03:38 AM
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I use warm and natural. I'm not really one to be fussy about batting, maybe I should be for certain projects!
Originally Posted by feline fanatic
Hooray!! So glad you didn't get discouraged and trash it. I think it looks great! And bonus that you learned from the experience. Just out of curiosity, what kind of batting did you use and how big across are the embroidered motifs?
It has been my experience that the downfall of many quilted projects is leaving too much area unquilted. Even if a batting says you can quilt up to 10" apart, I honestly don't think any project looks good after being washed when that much area is left unquilted. It just allows too much loose fabric to wrinkle and bunch. Now I do know that I personally prefer more quilting and what some refer to as "quilted to death" quilts. I know not everyone likes that look. But I read once somewhere (and it could have been an old rule going back to the days when batting was not bonded and would not hold up) to leave no space unquilted that is bigger than your fist. I actually have a "vintage" Mountain Mist 100% cotton batting in my stash that is not bonded and the minimum quilting distance is 2". When I finally break down and use that batting I will probably quilt it so that no area bigger than 1" is left unquilted.
It has been my experience that the downfall of many quilted projects is leaving too much area unquilted. Even if a batting says you can quilt up to 10" apart, I honestly don't think any project looks good after being washed when that much area is left unquilted. It just allows too much loose fabric to wrinkle and bunch. Now I do know that I personally prefer more quilting and what some refer to as "quilted to death" quilts. I know not everyone likes that look. But I read once somewhere (and it could have been an old rule going back to the days when batting was not bonded and would not hold up) to leave no space unquilted that is bigger than your fist. I actually have a "vintage" Mountain Mist 100% cotton batting in my stash that is not bonded and the minimum quilting distance is 2". When I finally break down and use that batting I will probably quilt it so that no area bigger than 1" is left unquilted.
07-30-2018, 08:20 AM
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What a beautiful quilt! So much love in there. If you do the embroidery again, might I suggest that you use a soft stabilizer, perhaps an iron on tricot, and embroider through just the top and batting, leaving the back off until ready to actually quilt it. That should give you less pulling or puckering and keep the top stable. Then when you quilt it the back won't show the embroidered areas (but the batting is quilted to the front) and the open spaces will be part of the design on the back. That keeps the "messy" embroidered portion off the back too. Love it!
08-02-2018, 06:21 AM
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Originally Posted by linda8450
What a beautiful quilt! So much love in there. If you do the embroidery again, might I suggest that you use a soft stabilizer, perhaps an iron on tricot, and embroider through just the top and batting, leaving the back off until ready to actually quilt it. That should give you less pulling or puckering and keep the top stable. Then when you quilt it the back won't show the embroidered areas (but the batting is quilted to the front) and the open spaces will be part of the design on the back. That keeps the "messy" embroidered portion off the back too. Love it!
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