Downy Charity Quilts for kids - Includes Link to Free Kits -
#351
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posts: 212
I am just finishing up my second quilt (for kids) and thought I'd double check the directions. Yep, I made a goof too. My binding (backing folded around to the front) is 1 inch, instead of 1/4-1/2. And I did the same thing on the first one! I can recut and repin this one...does it really make a big difference? To me the 1 inch width balances the quilt better. But maybe there is a reason for a narrow binding. Help, please! (by the way, thank you all so much for all the inspiration and advice. I love this board!!)
By the way, this quilt measures 38X44.
By the way, this quilt measures 38X44.
#352
Originally Posted by Margie
I dont know how I missed this thread :(. Well, I just signed up and am going to tell my guild about it. I am excited. Can I use warm and Natural/white batting?
Margie
Margie
#353
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: KANSAS
Posts: 1,059
Originally Posted by katier825
Originally Posted by Margie
I dont know how I missed this thread :(. Well, I just signed up and am going to tell my guild about it. I am excited. Can I use warm and Natural/white batting?
Margie
Margie
#354
Originally Posted by Lynn Luker
I am just finishing up my second quilt (for kids) and thought I'd double check the directions. Yep, I made a goof too. My binding (backing folded around to the front) is 1 inch, instead of 1/4-1/2. And I did the same thing on the first one! I can recut and repin this one...does it really make a big difference? To me the 1 inch width balances the quilt better. But maybe there is a reason for a narrow binding. Help, please! (by the way, thank you all so much for all the inspiration and advice. I love this board!!)
By the way, this quilt measures 38X44.
By the way, this quilt measures 38X44.
#355
Originally Posted by cherrybsixty
Originally Posted by katier825
Originally Posted by Margie
I dont know how I missed this thread :(. Well, I just signed up and am going to tell my guild about it. I am excited. Can I use warm and Natural/white batting?
Margie
Margie
#356
Just finished my second QFK kit and first attempt at free-motion, albeit with patterns, but FM nonetheless.
Beware of washing finished quilts with other fabrics. The black in my first kit transferred to other things in the wash with it.
Otherwise, these are fun and quick to do and a great way to help a child smile. Also great way for new quilters to get their feet wet!
You can order a kit at the Downy website or directly from www.quiltsforkids.org
Beware of washing finished quilts with other fabrics. The black in my first kit transferred to other things in the wash with it.
Otherwise, these are fun and quick to do and a great way to help a child smile. Also great way for new quilters to get their feet wet!
You can order a kit at the Downy website or directly from www.quiltsforkids.org
#357
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 93
KR,
They ask that you use a color catcher in the wash with it. That would have prevented the bleeding onto your clothes and you should probably rewash the quilt with one. If you purchase them and rewash everything, it will probably remove all the dye. I've used them in that fashion and I've had great success getting all of the dye out.
Good luck
They ask that you use a color catcher in the wash with it. That would have prevented the bleeding onto your clothes and you should probably rewash the quilt with one. If you purchase them and rewash everything, it will probably remove all the dye. I've used them in that fashion and I've had great success getting all of the dye out.
Good luck
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