PLEASE HELP - Which stitch would you use???
10-19-2013, 08:50 AM
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Are you going to use fusible or not? If you use fusible and it's a wallhanging, you can go with a more open stitch. I think it depends also on your thread. If I don't want stitching to show, I use YLI nylon monofilament and a hem stitch (3 straight stitches along the edge and then a zag into the other fabric. Since it's a night sky, I'm wondering if you could use silver thread for that. Maybe even a variegated metallic in blue and green. You could experiment with a decorative stitch too. I always seem to like the feather stitch when I want a fancy stitch to show.
10-19-2013, 12:14 PM
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TnBecky -- I think you should make the quilt just the way you desire. This is a comfort quilt for someone recovering from surgery. You can make it any way you want! And I'm sure he will appreciate the time and effort you put into making it. I would be careful if you use fusible, to be sure it is very lightweight. You want it to be snuggly and soft.
Wasn't your question about stitches to use?? I'd probably use a buttonhole stitch if I were doing it. Have fun and be sure and post the finished quilt. Kathy
Wasn't your question about stitches to use?? I'd probably use a buttonhole stitch if I were doing it. Have fun and be sure and post the finished quilt. Kathy
10-19-2013, 05:05 PM
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TnBecky -- I think you should make the quilt just the way you desire. This is a comfort quilt for someone recovering from surgery. You can make it any way you want! And I'm sure he will appreciate the time and effort you put into making it. I would be careful if you use fusible, to be sure it is very lightweight. You want it to be snuggly and soft.
Wasn't your question about stitches to use?? I'd probably use a buttonhole stitch if I were doing it. Have fun and be sure and post the finished quilt. Kathy
Wasn't your question about stitches to use?? I'd probably use a buttonhole stitch if I were doing it. Have fun and be sure and post the finished quilt. Kathy
10-20-2013, 05:39 AM
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Maybe I should have been a little more clear about this. First it is a "He" & he had just had open heart surgery, this was almost a year ago. I was just getting into sewing/quilting. He did ask for something more like I want to do now, but at the time I told him I had no idea what I was doing, & I still don't know much. This is why he said to just make something simple when ever you can. Well a year later I really want to make a quilt closer to what he described. He will be having knee replacement surgery in the next couple of months, so I want him to have something nice & warm while he sleeps in his recliner. 
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10-20-2013, 05:53 AM
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This is a wall hanging that I did for my son. Hopefully, it will help you design your friend's quilt. I cut the grass out (fussy cut it) so that it looked 3D. I also just stitched a single line around each appliqued piece. However, this is a wall hanging and will not be washed often. I have watched videos of applying raw-edge applique and the "blanket stitch" was used and looked great.
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Thanks, I will search for videos. I love the wall hanging, beautiful.
10-20-2013, 06:52 AM
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I like your creative ideas .........
However, if your neighbour asked you to make the moon and night sky, then I really think you should be keeping to the request. Yes, if the neighbour agrees ... but please don't make it a surprise, otherwise you risk their disappointment, and even worse, perhaps affect your neighbourly friendship.
S/He may have other reasons why the simplicity is desired and that is not for you to decide otherwise.
However, if your neighbour asked you to make the moon and night sky, then I really think you should be keeping to the request. Yes, if the neighbour agrees ... but please don't make it a surprise, otherwise you risk their disappointment, and even worse, perhaps affect your neighbourly friendship.
S/He may have other reasons why the simplicity is desired and that is not for you to decide otherwise.
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