Beach blanket quilt quest
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Beach blanket quilt quest
I am trying to figure out how to complete my simple beach quiltop. Any ideas? What works and doesn't, for...the sand! I dread the sand getting under the quiltop and not coming out. Ugg. That'd be an awfully gift! So, What Backing? Batting if any? Any ideas?
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I made a picnic blanket once and used a plastic-y/vinyl-y/tablecloth-y type of material for the back (I don't know what exactly kind of material it was, but hopefully my non-specific description makes sense!). That worked pretty well to easily wipe off any dirt and was good for managing any moisture on the ground as well.
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https://www.maidenjane.com/big-beach-blanket-tutorial/ This gal seems to have done a lot of research and it makes sense.
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https://www.maidenjane.com/big-beach-blanket-tutorial/ This gal seems to have done a lot of research and it makes sense.
Harbor Freight has painter drop cloths that are really inexpensive. A 9 x15 for $14!
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Here's one I made. I used a sheet on the back, but I like the idea of painter's drop cloth. It's made with raw-edge applique denim and hand-dyed fabric. I thought the denim would make it heavy so it wouldn't blow too much in the wind.
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I use PUL for some beach quilts and other times I use an older quilt that is still in good shape but also works for the beach. I have not had any problems with sand getting inside the quilt. I used a lighter weight poly bat on the ones I am talking about. PUL is easy to work with and is water resistant. I use it for bibs and burp cloths too. (Polyurethane Laminate Fabric). I also have the PUL over a cloth backing.
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I just wanted to comment on your awesome beach blanket. Your dyed fabric and use of denim for the waves turned out great!
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Great tutorial! I think I would add grommets to the corners to allow for staking if needed. I used to use a dollar store vinyl table cloth with a flocked backing.. We sat on the flocked backing side and it worked OK. Kept the moisture from seeping in from the bottom. I think the vinyl tablecloths were higher quality then.
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Thank you for all of your feedback! I found some nice canvas tablecloths at a thrift shop! Gonna use one of those but plan to wash it first, just in case. Fingers crossed!
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Thank you for all of your feedback! I found some nice canvas tablecloths at a thrift shop! Gonna use one of those but plan to wash it first, just in case. Fingers crossed!