redkimba

My dad recently went to help move my grandmother into a nursing home. (she's at that stage of her life) He gave me a 1960s Singer sewing machine and several tins & boxes of thread and fabric.

I have at least half a box of double-knit fabric quilt squares. I'm guessing that it dates to at latest the 1970s. Should I be able to sew them together?

If anyone wants to see them, I will post pictures when I get the chance.

RkayD

When my best friends grandmother passed I inherited 2 huge tubs full of polyester. I know you can sew with it and even quilt with it but its not easy...think we're spoiled by all this wonderful cotton fabric?? =)

sueisallaboutquilts

I want to see the old Singer!!!!!!!! :D:D

Butterflyblue

My grandmother made a lot of polyester doubleknit quilts that have survived to this day, so I say yes, you should be able to sew them together. I don't know if using a narrow zigzag would be better than a straight stitch or not. I know if you sew regular knits, it is better because it allows more give (for the stretch) and you get less popped stitches. I've never made anything with polyester doubleknit.

mrspete

Old Time folks thought the quilts had to be heavy to be warm, didn't they. Poly is heavy but so pretty. Hold the color. I have several pieces I don't know what to do with. I could use these suggestions, too. So, I'll be checking back. Blessings, Ruth

sewwhat85

that is so nice getting grandma's stuff

quiltlady37

There are special needles for sewing polyester double knits. I think it is a ball point but it has been so long since I have used one that I don't remember for sure.

mtnative

One of my favorite quilts is one that my mom made from scraps of polyester from dresses that she and I made. She did nine-patch blocks and then did a very wide sashing between the blocks. She did put a light weight batting in it and the backing is a sheet. My kids love it and fight over it especially in the winter in their cold rooms.

She did tie this one.

Leota

Sew polyester knit (aka double knit) using a ball point needle. The sharp needles will cut the fibers and cause runners in the fabric. You can piece the polyester and not have to use batting but just another solid piece of polyester...machine quilt as you would normally... or tie. The usual method was to tie the polyester quilts with yard... They last forever and are very warm and sturdy...

amma

Sew them together, make a front and back out of the squares. I would tie it, and DGM is going to love it. :D:D:D