How to make a large quilt in a small space!!!! Quilt as you go???
11-18-2011, 05:00 AM
#31
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I can not get down on my knees so pin in sections on my cutting table.
Someone suggested that you can buy a 4' x 8' piece of plywood to set on top of a table to pin quilt to. This can be stored in garage or stand up against a wall
Dont think it will fit under a bed.
Someone suggested that you can buy a 4' x 8' piece of plywood to set on top of a table to pin quilt to. This can be stored in garage or stand up against a wall
Dont think it will fit under a bed.
11-18-2011, 05:07 AM
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Lisa - QuiltinLady1's directions are great and I have used this technique - my sewing room is only 10ft by 12ft and I have 3 machines plus the cutting table so space is at a premium. The method works GREAT - especially if you have a traditional 7" harp on your machine becasue you don't have to fight the bulk under the harp!
11-18-2011, 05:45 AM
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The last place that I was at, was small, although the kitchen was fairly big, I moved the kitchen table and chairs out and laid it on the floor. How about the backyard or on your bed, I also have used my bed for most of the sandwiching of a quilt!
11-18-2011, 05:46 AM
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I agree Sharon Schamber's video's on YouTube on basting a quilt is absolutely wonderful, easy to understand and most importantly easy to implement. I don't do large quilts on my DM I hire a long arm quilter to do that for me, so I'm no expert on larger than lap sized as far as basting. However, using her directions I've found her system absolutely the best at keeping the quilt sandwich stable until it is quilted.
11-18-2011, 05:55 AM
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I take blankets and sheets off my bed, and lay my quilt out there for layering and pinning. I use staight pins and pinmoors everyone had been talking about. Works better then safety pins.
Pinmoors can be found at pinmoors.com
Pinmoors can be found at pinmoors.com
11-18-2011, 05:57 AM
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Also try YouTube Sharon Schambers she has a method of basting that you don't need to spread the whole quilt out. I recently tried her method with 3 crib sized quilts...yes I always had trouble even with crib size but her method made it easy.
11-18-2011, 06:15 AM
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I have the same problem and someone recommended watching this video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhwNylePFAA It's great! Will definitely be using this technique the next time I get ready to sandwich a quilt. Hope this helps. 
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