I Need Your Helpful Opinion for a Quilt Bummer
02-09-2011, 08:12 PM
#71
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IF it was mine, I would get out that seam ripper. I think that Black fabric won't make it through one washing. And it's much easyier to fix at this stage. You will alway wish you had changed that fabric ,if you don't rip now.
02-11-2011, 08:50 AM
#72
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black batting, black backing. and quilt close enough to add strength to fabric. we stay in a learning curve while quilting. i have done similar things and have finally learned the most important thing about fabric is not price....it is quality, quality, quality. so, hon, don't be so hard on yourself. learn from this. the quilt is beautiful. finish it. just don't invest any more time on thin fabrics. now, roll your shirt sleeves up and go to the next project.
02-11-2011, 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by TGood
Originally Posted by TGood
I am taking quiltmama's and those likeminded advice. I went to town today and bought fusible pellan and black batting. The fusible interfacing seems to make lots of difference in the feel and weight of the black.
Many thanks to all of you that responded. I hope I won't regret my decision.
I also bought the backing today. Will plan to post a pic of it tomorrow...
Many thanks to all of you that responded. I hope I won't regret my decision.
I also bought the backing today. Will plan to post a pic of it tomorrow...
I just love your backing material choice! So rich and I have seen that fabric...good quality.
It's going to be beautiful!
02-11-2011, 09:40 AM
#74
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I read somewhere that when you have a stamped cross stitch block you put fusible interfacing or web on the back to strengthen the stitches and fabric. So I would think you could do the same with the thin fabric. Then use a black batting to keep with the theme. Let us know what you decide.
02-17-2011, 05:10 PM
#76
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I am in the process of putting fusible interfacing on the black part of the quilt. It seems to have strengthen it a great deal. I have also bought black batting. I am 'itching' to get it together. I think it should be fun machine quilting it.
The warm out-o- doors is calling me. Thanks for all of your advice!!!
The warm out-o- doors is calling me. Thanks for all of your advice!!!
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