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08-06-2011, 08:33 AM

#71

jeaninmaine

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Quote:

Originally Posted by erstan947

Birth it and tie it:)

That's what I'd do. Didn't realize that you shouldn't tie a baby quilt. If you can't tie it, stitch in the ditch or a crosshatch would probably be the easiest.

08-06-2011, 09:18 AM

#72

grammysharon

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I agree, it is perfect for birthing and tieing!!!

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Originally Posted by merrylouw

Well, since you don't have any extra fabric for binding, I'd vote for birthing it. Then, I'd SID around blocks, with feathers or swirls on the border.

Nice quilt!

08-06-2011, 09:52 AM

#73

namom5

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Being fairly new to quilting -- I have a question. What is "birthing". I am sure I should know this but right now have no idea what it is.

Just saw an update and now I know. I have done this before but did not know it had a name. LOL

08-06-2011, 10:00 AM

#74

teacherbailey

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Fleece has none of the ticky rules about how far apart to quilt it (I have a well used quilt with fleece backing that is quilted about every 10-12") so I'd say birth it then quilt it enough to hold the layers together and call it a day.

08-06-2011, 10:24 AM

#75

dinlauren

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Quote:

Originally Posted by merrylouw

Well, since you don't have any extra fabric for binding, I'd vote for birthing it. Then, I'd SID around blocks, with feathers or swirls on the border.

Nice quilt!

I would recommend this too, as you don't want little strings to get caught up in a baby's fingers or mouth when tying. Great job on it.

08-06-2011, 10:46 AM

#76

janiesews

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Quote:

Originally Posted by erstan947

Birth it and tie it:)

ditto!

08-06-2011, 11:10 AM

#77

Sharonsews

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I would birth and tie.

08-06-2011, 11:13 AM

#78

sarahrachel

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finished product

it was quilted SID with pink thread.

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08-06-2011, 11:38 AM

#79

theresa.redington

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Nice job! Looks great! :o)

08-06-2011, 11:49 AM

#80

Lilrain

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Depends of how big it is. it is much harder to get the exact size for the backing when you birth it. The when you quilt you have areas of "pushed" fabric. Sometimes not a pretty sight. Tying allows you to spread out evenly any differences. And fless stuff like Minkie can stretch