Have any of you made stuffed animals out of orfaned blocks?
05-17-2008, 05:28 PM
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I have a whole bunch of nine patch blocks that I recieved in a block swap from another web site. I was thinking about making some of them into teddy bears and stuffed animals. I have heard of recycling old quilts and was wondering if I should put backings on the blocks for stability since the blocks have so many small pieces and I am not sure if the seams will stay closed. I am afraid of putting batting inbetween as it would be pretty bulky when I turn the legs and arms.
05-18-2008, 08:40 AM
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barbsbus,
I've been thinking about doing the same thing with some blocks my grandmother made before she died. I think backing is a good idea. I have seen them made out of old quilts but the batting is very low loft. I think either way would work, batting would take less fill.
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I've been thinking about doing the same thing with some blocks my grandmother made before she died. I think backing is a good idea. I have seen them made out of old quilts but the batting is very low loft. I think either way would work, batting would take less fill.
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05-18-2008, 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Loretta
If it is possible, I think I would put fusable interfacing on the parts of the animals body, etc. Don't know for sure about the arms and legs. Let us know what you do. It is an interesting project!
Good idea about the fusable interfacing. I could cut the interfacing as a pattern and then iron it on the back of the blocks. Got to go try it.
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