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Say, QultingaddictUK, on that fleece backing for Project Linus quilts, do you hand tie the quilt or machine quilt it? My hands are arthritic so I do everything by machine quilting. Does Fleece stretch too much for a meandering stitch?
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very nice and what a great way to use all those scraps...I also see some of my fabric stash in there...lol
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Originally Posted by All Thumbs
Say, QultingaddictUK, on that fleece backing for Project Linus quilts, do you hand tie the quilt or machine quilt it? My hands are arthritic so I do everything by machine quilting. Does Fleece stretch too much for a meandering stitch?
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I have recently done 3 or 4 with fleece backs. I tried it once years ago and gave up on it. The difference is that now, when I am pin basting, I am rolling my work around a board (1x4, sanded carefully my my DH, with slightly rounded edges). I work to make it smooth, rather than pulling taut, as I used to do. Because I don't stretch the fleece, everthing comes out right. I quilt with a walking foot, generally in the ditch and once between block edges. I start in each direction in the middle and work out. No more puckers.
I have also done the same method Quiltingaddict UK uses, using an asterisk stitch. That works nicely too. That is a lovely example of crazy quilting. |
Thanks QM and QultingaddictUK. Wonder what would happen if I put the fleece on top rather than the bottom? I have the new Bernina Series 820 machine and imagine it has something like an asterisk stitch. Generally, I do a lot of cross-hatching on my charity quilts using a wavy serpentine quilting stitch.
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Thank you so much, QM, for the tutorial. I love to make Project Linus quilts and I have lots of colorful scraps. This is a fun way to use them! I'm thinking of making 12 blocks with sashing in-between. I have heard of this idea but never really understood it till I saw your tutorial. Thanks! :thumbup:
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You are most welcome That's a really nice block. You used lots of color and value contrast. I look forward to seeing your quilt. You are not alone in needing a push in the right direction. One member of my guild, who has been quilting for about 40 years insists that they MUST be made by paper piecing to look good. You proved her wrong.
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Originally Posted by QM
You are most welcome That's a really nice block. You used lots of color and value contrast. I look forward to seeing your quilt. You are not alone in needing a push in the right direction. One member of my guild, who has been quilting for about 40 years insists that they MUST be made by paper piecing to look good. You proved her wrong.
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Referencing the heart quilt back on Page Two, QM, are those hearts appliqued and if so did you raw-edge stitch all around? Seems that would take me too long for a charity quilt. I bet one could just cut out and let foundation show through too, albiet all the hearts would be the same color. Again, I would have to raw edge stitch for durability. Sure is a nice quilt and Valentine's Day is not too far off!
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Those hearts were hand appliqud, although machine applique would work too.
In every quilt, I put in the amount of time the quilt seems to require. I have hand appliqued several charity quilts. You need to do what is comfortable for you. I try to make every charity quilt be good looking and good work, regardless of how much work there is. I try for fabrics that make it interesting both for me and for the person who gets it. I have posted a pieced heart quilt I did, which was one of my earliest quilt designs. I don't find a picture of an early charity quilt that I did which was a large walking, fleece machine appliqued teddy bear holding 3 heart shaped balloons on strings. Feel free to do what works for you. |
Boy ohhhh Boy does that look like GREAT FUN !!! :thumbup:
Thanks so much for the tutorial !!! I'm gonna give it a try!! |
Originally Posted by QM
Someone else commented that unused dryer sheets MAY cause damage to fabrics in the long run. In my opinion, used ones would work just fine. During the depression, newspapers were used and left in for more insulation. I would not recommend that. I have also used pieces of worn out sheets as foundations.
This method has been done for as long as quilting has been done. It is not at all new, but it is fast, fun and lively, as well as being environmentally friendly, as we use more of the fabric we buy. BTW, you can use flannel, etc, but remember to leave larger seam allowances. The lamb print is a piece of flannel sheet. My great grandmother (dead long before I was born) combined hers with no sashings or borders. I prefer to sash and border mine, so I do use some "new" fabric. The back could be another set of scrappy blocks or a regular backing. If you use sashings and borders, they will need batting behind them. |
Those are really pretty. You have given me an idea for foundations on my string quilts. Leftover batting. They would be warmer also. They would be great squares in a quilt that covers the feet. Mine are always cold.
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So I am curious do you sew them into blocks or just keep making it bigger and bigger? What size? Just whatever scrap size backing I have? Thanks
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Good to know. I wouldn't have used a foundation. You probably saved my from total frustration.
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Originally Posted by Yvonne
Looks like a lot of fun and absolutely no stress! Thanks for sharing.
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Originally Posted by All Thumbs
Thanks QM and QultingaddictUK. Wonder what would happen if I put the fleece on top rather than the bottom? I have the new Bernina Series 820 machine and imagine it has something like an asterisk stitch. Generally, I do a lot of cross-hatching on my charity quilts using a wavy serpentine quilting stitch.
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I feel the urge to make these blocks tonight, thanks for sharing your photos.
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You are most welcome.
These are on batting as the foundation. I also use old sheets, cut to size. It does not even matter if they have a little hole or 2. I have another quilt worth waiting for me to put it together. The ones from this set of photos are waiting to be backed etc. |
I love this idea. I always have batting scraps and fabric leftovers. Eager to try. :D
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Originally Posted by quilter64779
I think sinc I have een such a slump in my quilting I will try this. I wouldn't have to worry about making a mistake and ripping it out. Lost my son and had to put my dog of 15 years to sleep.
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Originally Posted by auntmarie
Awhile ago, some one mentioned that Fabric sheets were flammable and not to use them for baby quilts???????
Anyone remember seeing this on a board????? |
Originally Posted by QM
The purpose of the foundation is to hold the shape WHILE you put the block together.
I like to make a dozen, or so, at a time. That way I can chain stitch them and not have to stop after each seam. Then I cut the individual blocks apart, press and pin the next piece on each piece. I put them in a pile and then they are ready for the next time I want to sew them. |
I love making these they are totally stress free and a surprise when you get finished.
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Yes, I put batting in the sashing. I generally refer to this as SEMI QAYG, because with the batting as a foundation, it is already firmly attached to the top. The back needs only minimal quilting.
I make at least 3 at a time to ease chain piecing. I first, I made blocks that just kept getting bigger. they end up looking clunky and being unmanageable. I cut my foundations to a convenient size, make the blocks whenever I feel like it and keep a 'file' of them. When I have enough, I put together a quilt. Actually, I make them both 10.5" and 11.5". The larger ones are for HSTs with a solid fabric on the other half. I had a bunch of scraps of cotton batting, so I used those for foundation first. Now I am using old sheets. I used up mine then picked up some at a thrift store. (and washed them with bleach to be on the safe side). Small holes don't even matter. The sheets are easier to handle but dont have the body of the batting version. |
I use "old" pieces of fabric for the foundation...the kind that is too thin or too ugly or too whimpy or too faded,( you know...those you "hate to toss in the trash, but not good enough to use for anything" kinds of fabric). The only thing I notice is that it makes a heavier quilt because of that 'extra' layer of cloth in there.
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:lol: LOVE IT
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My grandpa recntly passed away, and I wanted to make a quilt out of his old shirts. But all his shirts are plaid, and a normal pattern with 10 different forms of plaid was just too mind boggling.Then I came across these. Loved the idea, but my OCD was just too overpowering, and I ended up so stressed over not getting mine square. So I decided to start playing with them. Just making whatever came to my mind. Just pulling little peices of patterns that I love. This is what I came up with. The seams are so crooked, the colors so contrasting, and I'm still stressed (dang OCD, and my need for perfect lines!) but I'm trying to let it go. It's like therapy, making something tangible from memories. Now, if I could really just convince myself to stop fretting over all the kooky seams and uneven blocks!
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Good for you!
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that is really nice..... I have a friend who lost his dad a few months ago and I am planning on doing this for him, with his dad's shirts..and I was wondering what kind of a pattern would work, so thanks for sharing yours.
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http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-153884-1.htm
Check out what PaperPrincess did with her stash of recycled shirts. Her work is amazing. |
Thank you for sharing this with us. Very useful. Can't wait to try this one myself. Great gift idea.
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Originally Posted by QM
Someone else commented that unused dryer sheets MAY cause damage to fabrics in the long run. In my opinion, used ones would work just fine. During the depression, newspapers were used and left in for more insulation. I would not recommend that. I have also used pieces of worn out sheets as foundations.
This method has been done for as long as quilting has been done. It is not at all new, but it is fast, fun and lively, as well as being environmentally friendly, as we use more of the fabric we buy. BTW, you can use flannel, etc, but remember to leave larger seam allowances. The lamb print is a piece of flannel sheet. :?: Why do we need larger seam allowances for the flannel fabric? Just curious My great grandmother (dead long before I was born) combined hers with no sashings or borders. I prefer to sash and border mine, so I do use some "new" fabric. The back could be another set of scrappy blocks or a regular backing. If you use sashings and borders, they will need batting behind them. |
Almost all flannels are a loose weave and tend to tear loose with just a 1/4" seam allowance. Flannels, denim and a few other types of fabric need larger allowances.
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I had to come back and look again. Great job and use of scraps. I too use dryer sheets to do this on. Gives me a nice background other than paper. Thanks for sharing this. Love the blocks.
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Thank you QM! Now I understand! No one ever explained the reason for using larger seam allowance to me before!
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You are inspiring me to make super scrappy quilt sooner, they are beautiful, I think.
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It is nice to be something other than a horrible example. Remember that the tradition of quilting has a lot more to do with the use of our crumbs/scraps to meet the needs of our families/friends/communities than being one of the top quilts of the century.
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I love them, how did you do this, I've done something similar before but this is amazing. Great job.
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You did good and its the finished product that matters and the memories.
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