Some of the quilts I've made..
06-18-2009, 07:05 PM
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Suzy T.. very pretty! When my daughter was really young she loved bright pink. That quilt would have been perfect for her. I made her a very simple rail fence type quilt a few months ago and used flannel as a backing. She always wants her quilts to have that cozy backing.
You were asking my favorite technique... I would have to say foundation paper piecing without a doubt. I did all the rosebuds in my grandmothers bd quilt using this method. I also love freezer paper and needle turn applique. And batting? In the 80s I only bought Mountain Mist 100 percent cotton. I like the way it shrinks up and gives quilts an old feel. Now I usually use either Hobbs or this other one... cant think of the brand... it's from JoAnns. It has 80 cotton and 20 poly plus it's really soft. My daughters like lighter, fluffier quilts so I use poly when making quilts for them.
You were asking my favorite technique... I would have to say foundation paper piecing without a doubt. I did all the rosebuds in my grandmothers bd quilt using this method. I also love freezer paper and needle turn applique. And batting? In the 80s I only bought Mountain Mist 100 percent cotton. I like the way it shrinks up and gives quilts an old feel. Now I usually use either Hobbs or this other one... cant think of the brand... it's from JoAnns. It has 80 cotton and 20 poly plus it's really soft. My daughters like lighter, fluffier quilts so I use poly when making quilts for them.
06-19-2009, 12:05 PM
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Deb,
My dilemna is always the batting, 80/20 sounds good for machine quilting and looks like it would give a little poof. If the kids like the fluffier, cuddlier then I use high loft and tie it. It really is comfy, but I hear that tying doesn't hold up as well. Of course the flannel backing is a must, I didn't want to put it down when I was hand stitching the binding.
I love the way your rosebuds look, so the next class will be paper piecing.
Thanks for sharing!
My dilemna is always the batting, 80/20 sounds good for machine quilting and looks like it would give a little poof. If the kids like the fluffier, cuddlier then I use high loft and tie it. It really is comfy, but I hear that tying doesn't hold up as well. Of course the flannel backing is a must, I didn't want to put it down when I was hand stitching the binding.
I love the way your rosebuds look, so the next class will be paper piecing.
Thanks for sharing!
06-19-2009, 01:38 PM
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Deb I adore your work, it is so very pretty , Thank You so much for sharing :) I am not sure I can pic a favourite, I love them all..... you know if they ever want a trip overseas I could put them up for a while :wink:
Susie what a gorgeous quilt :) such happy colours
Jacqui
Susie what a gorgeous quilt :) such happy colours
Jacqui
06-19-2009, 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Susie T
Deb,
My dilemna is always the batting, 80/20 sounds good for machine quilting and looks like it would give a little poof. If the kids like the fluffier, cuddlier then I use high loft and tie it. It really is comfy, but I hear that tying doesn't hold up as well. Of course the flannel backing is a must, I didn't want to put it down when I was hand stitching the binding.
I love the way your rosebuds look, so the next class will be paper piecing.
Thanks for sharing!
My dilemna is always the batting, 80/20 sounds good for machine quilting and looks like it would give a little poof. If the kids like the fluffier, cuddlier then I use high loft and tie it. It really is comfy, but I hear that tying doesn't hold up as well. Of course the flannel backing is a must, I didn't want to put it down when I was hand stitching the binding.
I love the way your rosebuds look, so the next class will be paper piecing.
Thanks for sharing!
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