kcama

Hi
Been pondering this problem for about 14 years - don't know why I didn't think of going to a quilting forum - not like I teach computer applications and the Internet or anything....

My daughter met her husband at a Renaissance Fair and naturally we had a Renaissance wedding for which I made about 14 costumes. I would love to make a quilt from the scraps, but there is everything from a delicate lawn to fairly substantial tapestry.

I've only really made double wedding ring quilts, and I don't think all those curves and pieces would work.

Does anyone have a suggestion on/experience with a quilt design that might work well with mixed weights - it won't be for heavy use. All the colors coordinate and I have quite a bit of some of them.

Thanks for any help

K Cama

patricej

perfect for a crazy quilt!!! it would be beyond beautiful. :P

Country Quilter

I totally agree.... my MIL made some beautiful crazy quilts with the same types of fabrics...add some nice embroidery stitches and some ribbons and you have yourself a perfect crazy quilt!

zyxquilts

Crazy quilt - definitely!! Sounds just perfect -- and you still won't have to go very 'straight line' either. :-)

sue

ShellyQ

I agree sounds perfect for a crazy quilt :)

Extreme Quilter

If ever a fabric stash cried out for a crazy quilt design, your Renaissance collection does! It will be fabulous.

kcama

Now why didn't I think of that? I've always thought they were so pretty. Although I think my instinct is more linear, this would be great - I have some really odd shaped pieces.

There won't be a problem with mixed weights? Should I back the lighter weight pieces? About what size piece would be best? Ha! And you thought you all answered the question!

Thanks bunches...of fabric.

K Cama

Knot Sew

All I thought of was backing the lightweight and use your choice of pattern :D

Country Quilter

KCAMA.....found a great site this morning for info on Crazy quilting... I put it in the Links and Resources section but here it is again just for you! LOL

http://inaminuteago.com/blog/index.php/archives/category/crazy-quilting/
inaminuteago - the blog » Crazy quilting

Rebecca Chambley

I think a foundation piece, no matter the weight, or fabric. I'm on my _ crazy quilt and I alway use a foundation piece, I use muslin, Theres also a pattern to make curved pieces for a crazy quilt design. If curves are what you want. I love crazy quilts, they can be created to be just for that person, with all the embellishments you can do and pesonalizeing of each block.