Grace creates

I agree the duck would not make the best quilt and would be really tough to Free Motion Quilt after doing the piecing. I suggest looking for a navy pre printed panel that could be cut apart and reassembled into a quilt. Add borders etc. Try etsy.

bkay

[QUOTE=Grace creates;8199928 I suggest looking for a navy pre printed panel that could be cut apart and reassembled into a quilt.[/QUOTE]

I disagree. Having made one quilt by cutting a panel apart and making it into a quilt, I want to let every one know that it is a difficult process. It's hard to get it right. Working on the second one, I double down on that "hard to get it right" comment.

Pre-printed panels are great. Cutting them apart and getting all the stuff to line up is not easy. Using a panel as the centerpiece of a quilt is a great idea. Add blocks around the sides, add multiple borders or a combination thereof. Just don't cut it up unless you are prepared to spend lots of time with Mr. Seamripper.

JMHO

bkay

quiltedsunshine

You could make "The Man Quilt." Then applique the chef apron on top of it. I made this one for my middle son, with the red shirt. The pattern gives 4 sizes. Here's a link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1500404...n-pdf-download

Dougstermd

Over whelmed for a second. I posted this thread and I looked for it the next morning and I didn’t see it. I assumed I didn’t actually tap the send button. Please give me a minute to look at all the responses I didn’t realize were here

Dougstermd

that is is an amazing design with a really cool optical conclusion. I’m going to add my own constructive criticism here. This is my first quilt. I can certainly see that is way beyond what my ability and my patience is. Lol

Dougstermd

[ATTACH=CONFIG]607411[/ATTACH]I sewed this dog pillow on my 1910 singer model 27 all treadled. It’s duck cloth on top and marine grade vinyl on bottom. I’m confident the 15-91 can do it also. When I was looking at quilts before all I ever saw was a bunch of squares sewed together. I put my reading glasses on and I can actually see the quilting. The actual quilting is why duck cloth is a horrible idea. I always think if I can treadle it certainly my potted motor machine will smash it.

Dougstermd

im am still frightened by that video. I found the Missouri Star pattern of out of Time hour glass. I think it is a dizzying pattern because it also lends itself to optical illusion/ conclusion. Looks like pin wheels but it’s time ticking away. I might just put something in the middle but I’m totally over doing anything about the NAVY. He has already served 30 years. Wall hangings don’t really lend themselves to campers.

WIChix

A few tips that have helped me immensely:
*Do not wash pre-cuts before using
*"Starch" fabrics well before cutting or sewing, particularly when sewing/cutting on the diagonal (Best Press or similar, non -starch product
*Sewing slowly is more accurate than fast sewing, and always saves time in the end
*Use your cell phone camera to view fabric choices under black/white contrast. Generally you'll want to pick lights, mediums, darks. Two color quilts are stunning, however.
Have fun with the project. Keep learning. Mistakes are inevitable and generally fixable.

bkay

Doug, my first quilt was a disappearing nine patch. It was a lap quilt, but I sent it out for quilting. It was well within my novice skills. The biggest problems were regular rookie mistakes. My seams were not consistent, nor did I cut as accurately as I should have. I used a little over 1 charm pack for the florals, and cut the rest of the 5" blocks with a rotary cutter. [ATTACH=CONFIG]607676[/ATTACH]

My unfinished blocks should have been 14". I think mine turned out to be about 13 1/4". It was still fine and I was happy with it.

bkay
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Dougstermd

I have not actually purchased any cloth yet! I may have a local person interested in trading my 1901 model 27 carcass for some fabric. I’m pretty sure I’m only going to quilt the blocks. It would be awesome to have it fancy quilted. It’s brother to brother he will get what I give him and he will understand. If I get it professionally quilted it cheating hell I could buy a quilt for him.