Here I go thinking again!
07-09-2012, 05:21 AM
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I just made beach quilts for each of my 5 grandkids. I'll just tell them all to shake the quilt really well to remove any sand, etc. & make sure the quilt is dry before they store it. Shouldn't create any problems.
07-09-2012, 01:47 PM
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If you want vinyl attached to the back of the quilt, I would make a quilt with no batting -- just a piece of fabric on the back and quilt it. I would then add the vinyl to the back and add the binding. I would not sew through the vinyl.
I was at a swim meet and some of the mothers made "blankets" by sewing vinyl to the back of a piece of light weight fleece -- no quilting, just sewing around the edge. The vinyl was light weight and they said they can wash them but hang dry.
I was at a swim meet and some of the mothers made "blankets" by sewing vinyl to the back of a piece of light weight fleece -- no quilting, just sewing around the edge. The vinyl was light weight and they said they can wash them but hang dry.
07-09-2012, 01:55 PM
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I bought some raincoat material for a steal (half off of half off with another 10% off on top of that - they nearly paid me to take the stuff) and I've been trying to figure out if it would work for a picnic quilt too - I'm watching this thread closely!
Vinyl might be just too heavy/stiff to make a good quilt; depends on what gague you get, I suppose. I like the raincoat material because it is very flexible and thin. And it's black, so it'll hide any spots it does pick up. But I was wondering if quilting holes would let in moisture too, just as somone asked. Somehow it works okay on my coat, though...maybe just use a fine needle and keep the stitches small & tight??
Vinyl might be just too heavy/stiff to make a good quilt; depends on what gague you get, I suppose. I like the raincoat material because it is very flexible and thin. And it's black, so it'll hide any spots it does pick up. But I was wondering if quilting holes would let in moisture too, just as somone asked. Somehow it works okay on my coat, though...maybe just use a fine needle and keep the stitches small & tight??
07-10-2012, 02:49 AM
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At Walmart they sell Vinay that can be placed on to make it a laminate. This way you use your stash quilt the quilt mostly then stick it on and finish off the quilting so it's not as dense. Just a thought.
07-10-2012, 03:16 AM
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Since you're using it outdoors anyway, why not just hang it outside in the sun -- turn it after an hour or so. Sunshine is a terrific disinfectant! If you can't do that, just give it a short spin in the dryer.
07-10-2012, 03:38 AM
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I think using a plastic sheet on the ground first is the perfect solution. Then the quilt can be washed as needed.
07-10-2012, 03:52 AM
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I would throw a large piece of vinyl down first and then the quilt on top of it. I think that is a better option. I made a quilt to throw down on sports fields and used black fabric for the back. It does not show any stains. Might be a good color option for your quilt in case it does come in contact with the grass/land.
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