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grammatjr 05-25-2011 08:23 AM


Originally Posted by Lorraine babuick
I would love to learn this technique as I have a grandson graduating next year. This would be fantastic. Can you tell us where and how you learned how to do this.

I just thought this up myself, no classes. I have written a tute on the bottom of page one.

I have thought of hiring out to create patterns, if anyone is interested they can PM me.

sumcoop 05-25-2011 08:25 AM

Are the edges left raw edge or does the fusing take care of ravels?

grammatjr 05-25-2011 08:27 AM


Originally Posted by sumcoop
I love this...can't wait to try...you are so creative...hope I can follow the directions...I am a little direction challenged. Thank you for sharing.

If anyone has issues with what I have written in the tute, please feel free to ask questions and I will try to explain more clearly.

Would it help if I took photos along each step? I have no more quilts to make this year, but could do a photo of something else to show the technique. If I do this, I would probably post it in the Tutorial section. When I first started this thread I just wanted to share a completed project and hadn't planned to do a tute.

grammatjr 05-25-2011 08:31 AM


Originally Posted by sumcoop
Are the edges left raw edge or does the fusing take care of ravels?

I just leave all the edges raw, since it is a wall hanging, it doesn't get much wear, so the fusing takes care of it.

I have found it is better to use a heavy fusible, and to test the fabric before doing anything to see how easily it unravels. The red quilt needed to be trimmed even after it was pressed onto the background, I think becuase it was a lower thread count fabric (remember, I am cheap).

Kathy T. 05-25-2011 08:36 AM

Those are just fabulous - you are truly an amazing artist!

CoventryUK 05-25-2011 08:43 AM

These are stunning!!! So original and unique to each student!! Fabulous work, you are very talented!!

mary quilting 05-25-2011 09:01 AM

awesome

Mariposa 05-25-2011 09:13 AM

Neat idea for graduation quilts!!

JenJen224 05-25-2011 09:18 AM

Beautiful. Thank you for sharing!!

yonnikka 05-25-2011 09:22 AM

These are definitely OOAK!!!!! Love how there are certain areas accentuated by additional blackness; and the scrolled up diplomas; Priceless! Do put your name on the fronts. You deserve it.


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