Rhinestones, good idea or bad?
#61
I have tried hot-fix swarovski crystals, mylar tissue, and angelina fibers...used with moderation (yes, this is coming from a Texan :wink: ). On the right project it adds so much...please post a pic when you've finished your quilt!
#65
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have you ever seen Pat Durbins quilts? She does incredible art quilts and uses everything from beads to crystals, to pebbles. No one could look at them and say you shouldnt use those things. she does beautiful landscapes and it adds sparkle to her snow, twinkles in the sky, and pebbles in a creek bed. check out her gallery at http://patdurbin.com/
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It depends on your quilt and your emphasis. If you consider it an art quilt to hang and be used for decor- go for it. AT a quilt show in Southern Indiana where the school of art is almost all the quilts there were heavily beaded with anything shiny! They were beautiful.
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Originally Posted by Rachelcb80
This quilt is definitely not going to be used. I doubt anyone would want to use it as it's been quilted within an inch of it's life. Very stiff.
I'm thinking of using the hot fix rhinestones and getting the little applicator that heats up and applies the rhinestone. Sounds easy enough, which usually means it'll be a nightmare. :)
I'm thinking of using the hot fix rhinestones and getting the little applicator that heats up and applies the rhinestone. Sounds easy enough, which usually means it'll be a nightmare. :)
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