Rainy Night Windows
06-02-2018, 08:05 AM
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I used Duck in the quilting process of this piece. Layering: back, Duck, cotton batting, wool batting, top. (Then quilted). This piece hangs beautifully. The second photo is as it (they were) was displayed in a local quilt shop (2months). The other two pieces do not have the Duck.
First photo: original design
Two lower quilts: practice pieces from Judy Madsen online class.
First photo: original design
Two lower quilts: practice pieces from Judy Madsen online class.
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06-02-2018, 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Nita
My sentiments, exactly ... denim is not a good choice for quilt back, too heavy. I have made numerous wall art quilts that were sandwiched with cotton batting and backed with cotton fabric, they hang fine. If this is an exceptionally large quilt, a narrow rod pocket can be added to the bottom of the quilt (in addition to the hanging sleeve on top). A wooden dowel inserted into the bottom rod pocket will add enough weight to keep the quilt straight and flat against the wall.
06-03-2018, 06:29 AM
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Very neat art quilt, Linda! I'd suggest using a regular quilting cotton for the backing. Sewing the hanging sleeve, and one for the bottom when doing the binding makes the process go quicker, IMHO. 
06-03-2018, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Mariposa
Very neat art quilt, Linda! I'd suggest using a regular quilting cotton for the backing. Sewing the hanging sleeve, and one for the bottom when doing the binding makes the process go quicker, IMHO.
06-04-2018, 04:07 AM
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Originally Posted by greencat
Great wallhanging. You should frame the photo and have your son hang them both in the same general area, see if his friends notice the similarities.
06-17-2018, 05:13 PM
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Just FYI, I did go for the cotton backing and adding the batting. I added hanging tabs to the top and that made it very stable and straight, so I skipped the bottom rod pocket. I used some scraps of red, black and white fabrics for the backing so it can be reversed for a change of pace.
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