Hand Made...by Machine?
08-26-2011, 01:37 PM
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I can't add too much information here, but was reading the different categories for our local fair. If you submit a quilt, it must be clearly stated as to how it was created: machine pieced and quilted; hand pieced and machine quilted; hand pieced and hand quilted, etc. Apparently, they are extremely fussy. Probably won't be entering anything in the fair to be judged.
08-26-2011, 02:54 PM
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Consider that few (except other quilters) will appreciate the value of scraps, quilt store quality, or that wonderful thread. I'd be inclined to use
- quilt name,
- designed, pieced, and quilted by michael holmes
- size
- 100% cotton fabric, batting and thread
- date
- quilt name,
- designed, pieced, and quilted by michael holmes
- size
- 100% cotton fabric, batting and thread
- date
08-26-2011, 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by MTS
Originally Posted by JeannieT
machine pieced and quilted
Designed, pieced and quilted by Michael.
That's enough.
Those that know will know. Those that don't still won't, but at least they'll know it didn't come from the Pottery Barn. ;-)
I don't think you need to specify the method.
I'll second that!
08-26-2011, 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by jljack
Originally Posted by KR
What if you say "handcrafted?" Or "created?"
08-26-2011, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by ghostrider
Originally Posted by fabric_fancy
since this is a silent auction to raise money i'd leave off the fact that its scraps of fabric leftover from other projects.
it might lead people to bid less thinking its leftovers from the real project.
try to make your label read in a way that people want to bid more money.
it might lead people to bid less thinking its leftovers from the real project.
try to make your label read in a way that people want to bid more money.
My suggestion...
Title: Simple Scraps
Size: XX" x XX" lap quilt
Desc: 100% cotton fabric, cotton thread
Machine pieced and quilted by Michael Holmes, your city, state
August 2011
Design by The Missouri Star Quilt Company
That is the basic information that the owner would need to provide to an appraiser so why not make it easy for them. ;)
08-26-2011, 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by newestnana
Consider that few (except other quilters) will appreciate the value of scraps, quilt store quality, or that wonderful thread. I'd be inclined to use
- quilt name,
- designed, pieced, and quilted by michael holmes
- size
- 100% cotton fabric, batting and thread
- date
- quilt name,
- designed, pieced, and quilted by michael holmes
- size
- 100% cotton fabric, batting and thread
- date
08-26-2011, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by miholmes
This was a Tube quilting design. So I can say "A Missouri Star Quilt Company Design" because that's where I saw it. :)
So does this look ok? Or too wordy?
Quilt: Simple Scraps
Size: Lap Quilt
Desc: A quilt created by scraps from previous projects. All fabric is quilt shop quality. Pieced with Aurifil 50 wt, and quilted with Superior brand quilting thread.
Pieced and Quilted by Michael Holmes.
Design by The Missouri Star Quilt Company
So does this look ok? Or too wordy?
Quilt: Simple Scraps
Size: Lap Quilt
Desc: A quilt created by scraps from previous projects. All fabric is quilt shop quality. Pieced with Aurifil 50 wt, and quilted with Superior brand quilting thread.
Pieced and Quilted by Michael Holmes.
Design by The Missouri Star Quilt Company
08-26-2011, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by pumpkinpatchquilter
Originally Posted by newestnana
Consider that few (except other quilters) will appreciate the value of scraps, quilt store quality, or that wonderful thread. I'd be inclined to use
- quilt name,
- designed, pieced, and quilted by michael holmes
- size
- 100% cotton fabric, batting and thread
- date
- quilt name,
- designed, pieced, and quilted by michael holmes
- size
- 100% cotton fabric, batting and thread
- date
MQC didn't design the quilt, they show the method of creating the tube and cutting. I love the company and am always checking their sight for new tutorials. But they show us shortcuts, construction help and ideas of things we can do with what we create using their tutorials. They give us ideas of how to make things easier for us to use the products they sell, and to encourage us to buy. Great for marketing. Just my humble opinion
I also don't think I would mention that this was made from scraps or leftovers (tends to have a negative connotation). Unless someone is a quilter I think it would devalue the quality of the quilt for auction bidders. Only another quilter would appreciate this information. Again, JMHO.
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