Downy Quilts for Kids - Need Advice!!!!
04-20-2010, 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by nursie76
Do any of you use the "pillowcase" method of finishing? or machine sew the binding or hand sew?
04-20-2010, 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by janRN
Hi Nursie: I just finished my first QFK. They ask for no hand sewing because the quilts are washed so often. I pulled the backing around to the front and used that as the binding. First time I've ever done that but it was pretty easy. I can't make another one either right now because I don't have any "kid" fabric. Will do one another time tho. Go for it--they're quick and easy. Good luck.
04-20-2010, 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by JackieG
They don't require you to send an extra quilt. The patterns are very simple four-patch. I completed the top in one afternoon and had time to cut fabric out of my stash for another four-patch.
04-20-2010, 06:29 PM
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My quilt kit included the backing. I know this because I went out and bought fabric for backing (I have a very tiny stash of scraps only) only to discover that they sent backing in the kit when I got home!
04-20-2010, 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Kryssa
My quilt kit included the backing. I know this because I went out and bought fabric for backing (I have a very tiny stash of scraps only) only to discover that they sent backing in the kit when I got home!
04-20-2010, 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by nursie76
Justwannaquilt, thanks for the pattern link. I think I can manage that. Just curious. If you want to make another quilt, can you use any pattern you want? Also, those of you who have made them, how do you do the binding....ummm....also, it specifies low loft batting. Would warm and natural fit the bill? Or do they want polyester as it is lighter? Sorry so many questions, I just want to get it right.
I machine sew the binding on... they prefer it not to have a lip on it, so the IV lines don't catch on them. So I use a blanket stitch.
04-21-2010, 01:20 AM
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I just wanted to add that there are a lot of companies that contribute also to the Quilt for Kids program. They need to also be congratulated for their help. From the website!
CHANDRA WILSON OF GREY’S ANATOMY for acting as spokesperson for The Downy Touch of Comfort Program and bringing news of QFK to everyone.
ROBERT KAUFMAN FABRIC COMPANY for creating a line of 33 fabrics by Amy Schimler to benefit QFK.
WASTE MANAGEMENT for lending us their conference center for workshops.
DOMINION ENERGY for providing grants to fund workshops.
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL AND THE ROTARY CLUB OF LANGHORNE, PA for matching grants to purchase brightly colored child-friendly fabric to make quilts.
CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS for partnering with us and The Downy Touch of Comfort team so we are able to bring comfort to children in CMN hospitals across the country.
CLOTHWORKS TEXTILES for donating a truckload of fabric.
P&B FABRICS for donating a truckload of fabric.
KATHERINE BELL for featuring Quilts for Kids in her book, Quilting for Peace.
DEBBIE MUMM for including us in her latest book, I Care with Quilts.
THANK YOU TO ALL THE OTHER COMPANIES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR LIVES ON A DAILY BASIS. SEE OUR FACT SHEET FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Linda Arye
Founding President
Quilts for Kids, Inc.
CHANDRA WILSON OF GREY’S ANATOMY for acting as spokesperson for The Downy Touch of Comfort Program and bringing news of QFK to everyone.
ROBERT KAUFMAN FABRIC COMPANY for creating a line of 33 fabrics by Amy Schimler to benefit QFK.
WASTE MANAGEMENT for lending us their conference center for workshops.
DOMINION ENERGY for providing grants to fund workshops.
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL AND THE ROTARY CLUB OF LANGHORNE, PA for matching grants to purchase brightly colored child-friendly fabric to make quilts.
CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS for partnering with us and The Downy Touch of Comfort team so we are able to bring comfort to children in CMN hospitals across the country.
CLOTHWORKS TEXTILES for donating a truckload of fabric.
P&B FABRICS for donating a truckload of fabric.
KATHERINE BELL for featuring Quilts for Kids in her book, Quilting for Peace.
DEBBIE MUMM for including us in her latest book, I Care with Quilts.
THANK YOU TO ALL THE OTHER COMPANIES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR LIVES ON A DAILY BASIS. SEE OUR FACT SHEET FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Linda Arye
Founding President
Quilts for Kids, Inc.
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