Vintage Beauties I purchased today
03-16-2011, 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by SueSew
The back looks like it has NO threads!
What did it get sewn together with?
Is that what the back of your quilt tops look like? Mine show sewing stitches from the machine, and little knots and thread cuts' tails. Not to mention little ironing errors and the occasional time the machine gobbled up a seam which should have lain flat.
uh-oh...this hiding of thread was not in the 1980 quilt book and not in the 2010 quilt book I go by as a newbie.
Please advise before I sail along and make more mistakes!
Thanks
Sue
What did it get sewn together with?
Is that what the back of your quilt tops look like? Mine show sewing stitches from the machine, and little knots and thread cuts' tails. Not to mention little ironing errors and the occasional time the machine gobbled up a seam which should have lain flat.
uh-oh...this hiding of thread was not in the 1980 quilt book and not in the 2010 quilt book I go by as a newbie.
Please advise before I sail along and make more mistakes!
Thanks
Sue
Your post made me giggle! Oh yes, there are threads, but there are so many tiny diamonds sewn together! Also, the way the seams are laying seem to camoflauge the threads. I am a newbie too, I've only been making quilt tops since last since last August or September. I am in love with the art! Anyway...keep sailing!
Jen
03-16-2011, 09:26 AM
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Someone spent a lot of time and love creating these. I think a muslin backing would be a wise choice. Maybe pick any color for the binding thats in the top. Maybe a tan to brown on the orange one. That period had a lovely she of green. Whoever the lady was she would be proud that you are seeing them finished and used.
03-18-2011, 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Jenni M
I found these hand pieced vintage quilt tops at a local antique store today. The owner sold all three of them to me for $70. I think it was a bargain and I am excited to have them quilted. One of the tops has some staining on it which I have addressed in the main section and asked for cleaning tips. However, I wanted you all to take a look at these little beauties and tell me what you think.
Also, would you back them with a simple muslin and bind with a solid color?
Also, would you back them with a simple muslin and bind with a solid color?
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