Layered patchwork?
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Jenny has a new video up with Lynne Hagmeier called "Kira's Kickin" It Quilt using raw edge hexagons to layer a quilt top. She has done a couple of videos doing this method of laying patches on top of a background fabric to create patterns. I can't see myself doing this method so what am I missing? Has anyone done a quilt using this method and how does it look after repeated washing?
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Each time they've done one of these layered patchwork videos, they have talked about how the pre-cuts work with this technique. Pinked edges: curl when washed, with minimal if any fraying. Bias edges: Do not fray. Laser cuts: they are sealed and therefore do not fray, may produce a bit of a curled edge.
I may try it sometime on a table runner or something. I can see where the curled edges would lend a casual, rustic dimensional effect. My main concern is I feel it wastes background fabric, but that could always be cut away if it were that big a deal.
I may try it sometime on a table runner or something. I can see where the curled edges would lend a casual, rustic dimensional effect. My main concern is I feel it wastes background fabric, but that could always be cut away if it were that big a deal.
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I just watched this video last night and didn't really like the edging.
Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3kY...ature=youtu.be
Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3kY...ature=youtu.be
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Here's the link. I'm really puzzled about the comment that laser cut pieces won't ravel. Just applying heat to cotton isn't going to fuse the edges. I'm wondering if something is applied, although the descriptions say 100% cotton.
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