My most complicated quilt top is finished
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Finished my Sisters quilt top
Comments (8)Just lovely, beautifully soft, those muted colors, soothing & peaceful. I've only done the regular set, did a twin size bed quilt for my Mom. But sent mine out as first time using long arm quilter. I'd never worked as large as a bed quilt; was a bit too big for me to manage on my home machine. I understand that things like providing batting or not, can vary from quilter to quilter or arrangement to arrangement. We discussed several things: (1) he'd put one seam in the backing I provided, (2) provide the batting, (3) make bindings from fabric I provided, (4) long arm quilt & (5) machine attach & turn the bindings. (Also I selected which overall design & that was priced per square inch; we agreed on thread which he provided.) It had been suggested to me (here I believe) to get a contract, if not that a written agreement, which I did. All the above aspects were itemized & followed exactly. I got a wonderfully talented person, am thrilled w/ the results. Hope you're as happy w/ the results you get as I am w/ mine....See MoreAntique quilt tops....how do I finish them?
Comments (5)It's a very personal decision, but I can tell you from my own experience, it is possible to finish old tops into usable quilts. I do this VERY often, and my whole family use quilts that I've made using old tops I've bought. However, you have to be realistic about the shape the fabric is in...REALLY look at it and if you decide it looks in good shape, and you want to make a quilt from it, then 'have at it'. I use all cotton batting, and 100% cotton backing fabric, and hand quilt it. I make a label and apply it to the back of the quilt, that says where I bought the top, my name and when I made it into a quilt. I wash mine in the machine, but NEVER let it agitate...that's where the problem comes in. Fill your washer with warm water, soap [not detergent] (and I always add synthrapol, to prevent fading...you can order it online but I've found it several times, lately, in quilt shops and even a sewing machine store.) Lay the quilt on top of the water and let it sink to the bottom....swish it around with your hand, let it soak for a while, and spin out the water...rinse and spin, being sure to look at the water. You may have to repeat the whole process process a couple times. Just don't agitate, and you'll be okay. When dealing with old tops, there are often yellowed spots, and it's best to just 'live' with them...don't scrub at them. I use a product called Nanny's Vintage Soak, which is a whitener for antique linens...but, I'm not sure it is available any more...get it if you can....it works. After the quilt is washed, place it OVER several clothes lines ....do NOT use pins to hold it up, but drape it over the lines...ins put too much stress on the fabric. I place mine over 3 lines I have in the basement, and that works will. I also place mine outside, over a big hedge I have. I've done this many times and one of the things I enjoy most is finishing the work started by another woman, many years ago.....I like to think they'd be pleased....See MoreCompelling Women quilt top is finished!
Comments (7)Beautiful quilt. The colors all look so nice together. Great job on the points!...See MoreMy sister's quilt in progress - TOP FINISHED
Comments (16)That's such a bummer, Char. They close the restaurant for the off-season on about April 15 and head back to Connecticut for the summer. I beieve it's on Princess Margaret Bay, and its name is The Porthole. So sorry you will miss them. They were looking forward to meeting you. They are avid sailors too....See MoreRelated Professionals
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