Has anyone tried Quilt Theory Quilting?
#61
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the nice thing about cotton theory quilting is that there are two "right" sides when you're done. You need to use complementary fabrics (because one side will show both front and back fabrics) but the end result will be two "right" sides. I took a class from one of her certified instructors and made a table runner. It seems that each block is a little time consuming because of the techniques and quilting patterns she recommends, but if you totaled the time it takes you do do the top, sandwiching, quilting and binding on a traditional quilt, you probably spend the same amount of time on this technique. I liked the possibilities this technique offers for quilting as you go. and also like the fact that, unlike rag quilts, there are no raw edges left at the end, so the appearance is more polished than a rag quilt.
AS one poster said, you can make a project any size you want just by adding extra blocks/rows and once done, it's all done - no waiting for it to be bound, etc.
AS one poster said, you can make a project any size you want just by adding extra blocks/rows and once done, it's all done - no waiting for it to be bound, etc.
#62
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Originally Posted by Mrs Cotton Theory
Hello Ellen
Any photos of your Courthouse step quilt? Sounds wonderful. Well done.
Any photos of your Courthouse step quilt? Sounds wonderful. Well done.
#66
Originally Posted by MaryAnna
Originally Posted by amma
There has been some talk about some of the "quilt as you go" patterns making the quilts a little stiffer, due to the way that each section is joined. I would suggest trying a smaller lap quilt and see if you are happy with it :wink: :D
I'll take your advice and try a smaller version.
Thanks!
Kindest Regards,
MaryAnna
#68
Originally Posted by Mrs Cotton Theory
Hello
I do not think you will find Betty Cotton's books in the library. As I am an instructor perhaps I can sell you one of mine. Which book are you looking for Book 1 or 2? Mrs Cotton Theory
I do not think you will find Betty Cotton's books in the library. As I am an instructor perhaps I can sell you one of mine. Which book are you looking for Book 1 or 2? Mrs Cotton Theory
Hope not too off-topic here: BTW, if you have elderly parents who are not on the internet, you can request books or movies for them online easier than making your parents hunt them down at the library; my mom just picks hers up when they leave her a voice message on the phone.
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