vicki reno

These fabrics sound exactly like the fbrics that were in the original crazy quilts. They'd be perfect!

kcama

Thanks, Ladies, these are great ideas. I have a couple other quilts to finish (and start and finish), then I'm on it. Maybe in time for her 15th anniversary....where does the time go?
KCama

Moonpi

If you use muslin squares as a base for crazy quilting, they should be fine. The very lightweight fabrics I would apply iron-on interfacing to before cutting, just to add durability. If you plan on washing the quilt, wash fabrics first to prevent uneven shrinkage. I use mesh lingerie bags if I think anything will unravel too much - learned the hard way on that.

With all the beautiful shiny threads out now, it could be stunning. Be sure to post a picture so we can oooh and ah!

ceannastahr

It must be the times my son also had a midevil wedding Oct 28. He loves halloween she likes midevil times so it worked out perfect. Any way back to the point I also did the clothing for the wedding. Have loads of scrapes I just stuck away, never thought of doing a quilt with them. What an awesome anniversery present it would make.

kcama

Loved the way you can get away with being over-the-top on the medieval clothes - we'll have to exchange pictures when we're done.

The guys wore kilts, but don't think they'll let me have a snippet....6 yards of 60-inch wide fabric and they won't share....meanies. :-)
K Cama

susan53

If you are concerned about some of the more delicate fabrics --be creative and sew them over other fabric with decorative stitches to reinforce them. I agree that a crazy quilt would be great!!! Good luck!!
Susan

ila

hi, i did many quilts with different quality of silks and also i used my kids old t shirts in the backing. i learned the hard way, as they stretched in all direction and buckeled up at the seams. so now i use the lightest iron on stabalizer; sometimes the one which can be ironed on both side and use a light muslim on the other side. hope it works for you too and good luck

mimisharon

I'm waiting for pictures, y'all! Have you posted them yet?

Happy Quilting,
Sharon

kcama

The crazy quilt is still a pipe dream. You will appreciate that right now my sewing room has "exploded" with baby quilt stuff for our soldiers to send home to their new babies. I donate them through Any Soldier although there are other organizations that do the same thing.