Yes, believe it or not a Leather Quilt
10-21-2017, 05:27 PM
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I actually pieced the blocks on a regular sewing machine...a very basic Viking, but we did glue down some of the seams on the back to make it flatter but only on the back of the blocks. We sewed the rows with an industrial machine only because it was faster, but we did the rest with an industrial machine. The young lady I work with once in a while has a shoe repair shop and is a Leathersmith.
Originally Posted by littlebitoheaven
WOW!!! How in the world??? Is it glued or stitched? I was under the impression that you had to glue leather pieces together. I know my sewing machine would not like it. It is a bit finicky.
10-21-2017, 08:28 PM
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Great job on your quilt!! Many, many, too many moons ago, I saw a beautiful leather bed quilt in a window in Aspen, CO. Never forgot it. Always wanted one, husband didn't. Have you seen Cathy Wiggins's quilts? They are smaller, but fantastic. The pictures don't do them justice. http://gypsywoodleathers.com/
10-22-2017, 06:53 AM
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Aw thank you for the link , will check them out...I said I`d never make another one but you never know. lol
Originally Posted by yngldy
Great job on your quilt!! Many, many, too many moons ago, I saw a beautiful leather bed quilt in a window in Aspen, CO. Never forgot it. Always wanted one, husband didn't. Have you seen Cathy Wiggins's quilts? They are smaller, but fantastic. The pictures don't do them justice. http://gypsywoodleathers.com/
10-22-2017, 06:55 AM
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I think next time if I ever would make another I would make the block bigger and do a lot less piecing...that would help with the weight of it...
Originally Posted by maviskw
Thanks for this. I have a long leather coat I bought in Turkey (at the big bizarre near Hagah Sofia) about 20 years ago.
I haven't worn it for a couple of years. This may be a good use for it.
I haven't worn it for a couple of years. This may be a good use for it.
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