nanac

I am nearly finished with a dinosaur quilt for my granddaughter, but it looks "unfinished". I would like to add eyes to each one. I ordered some embroidered eye patches, but they are too big, and look more human than reptile. I ordered some glass cabuchons, which fit my idea much better, but I have questions
I really have no idea how to attach them (they didn't come with directions or instructions). I did a google search, but it didn't seem very helpful ; most of the AI suggestions say to stitch around the eyes. I don't think I can attach them prior to quilting, because the needle wouldn't go through the glass, and that would cause them to break . I am not sure if they could be attached after quilting, because of the uneven fabric. I don't have any idea even what kind of glue to use.
Does anyone have any information to share?

JENNR8R

Draw them on the fabric with a Pigma Micron 05 pen.

nanac

Thanks for the suggestion. I did try that on some scraps, but most of the dinosaurs are dark, and the pigma pens don't show up at all.

thimblebug6000

The eyes on this one I did were all cut and appliquéd, maybe something similar might work?
https://www.quiltingboard.com/showth...16#post8695916

mkc

If you think the quilt might ever be machine-washed, I wouldn't use cabochons. They could get damaged or fracture in the washer or dryer.

What about fabric paint? I think some are heat-set (cloth over the dried paint then pressed with an iron).

QuiltE

Exactly what I was going to suggest ... and better still, @thimblebug6000 ... you had a photo to show the multi-layer/colour possibility!

bearisgray

Hand embroider the eyes?
they would not come off or break..

Just make sure the thread ends are tightly secured.

WMUTeach

I would suggest the embroidery or applique method but lean toward the embroidery. If this is for a baby or toddler, no buttons or sewn on additions to quilts, potential swallowing danger or in ears or up nose. ( I am hearing my 15 month old daughter saying "eye, eye" and tapping her nose. Yes indeed she did have a little googly eye in her nose that had come off a homemade toy.) It the quilt is for an older child, well make a choice but you do have several other choices available that would not hold potential harm to the young'en who will be receiving the quilt.

GingerK

This is about the only time I would use Heat n Bond Ultra Hold for applique. It does not need to be stitched down and is advertised to stay attached even thru multiple washings.

ibex94

I googled "buttons that look like animal eyes" and came up with a bunch of options including items to be sewn in after the quilting is done. As WMUteach said, not an option if this is for a very small child who doesn't realize that biting on a button is dangerous.