need some advice
09-22-2011, 11:22 AM
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I'm making this baby quilt and I feel like I've painted myself into a corner--not sure I like it at all any more.
I've sandwiched this with fleece backing (no batting), and I've stitched in the ditch (around the geometric shapes) sufficiently, I think. My problem is I don't know what to do with the geometric shapes. Also, I used heat n' bond to put them down and then blanket stiched around them, but they don't seem like they are sufficienly tacked down--they seem to be fraying a bit, so I'm thinking I will have to do a satin stitch around each one of them now. Grrr.
I'd appreciate any suggestions for saving this thing. I'm not good enough for FMQ yet.
I've sandwiched this with fleece backing (no batting), and I've stitched in the ditch (around the geometric shapes) sufficiently, I think. My problem is I don't know what to do with the geometric shapes. Also, I used heat n' bond to put them down and then blanket stiched around them, but they don't seem like they are sufficienly tacked down--they seem to be fraying a bit, so I'm thinking I will have to do a satin stitch around each one of them now. Grrr.
I'd appreciate any suggestions for saving this thing. I'm not good enough for FMQ yet.
close-up of quilting
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09-22-2011, 11:30 AM
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You might try Fray check and then do a satin stitch around them. Is the fleece attached to the front. If it isn't you may want to put a stabilizer behind geo shapes. If attached the fleece may act as a stabilizer. Can you do a practice piece with scraps first?
09-22-2011, 11:42 AM
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It is a very cute quilt! Don't give up on it. I would just sew a quarter inch inside the edge of each shape and then maybe another line or two inside those. That will hold it down even if the edges fray. Some applique quilts are made leaving the edges to fray on purpose...
09-22-2011, 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Dena789
It is a very cute quilt! Don't give up on it. I would just sew a quarter inch inside the edge of each shape and then maybe another line or two inside those. That will hold it down even if the edges fray. Some applique quilts are made leaving the edges to fray on purpose...
09-22-2011, 12:09 PM
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i think its wonderful.
its great for learning shapes and colors.
heat and bond along with the blanket stitch is more then enough to hold the shapes down - do not fear.
me personally, i would bind it and call it done.
if i were the mommy getting this quilt i would be thrilled with it and just love the fact that it is a learning tool also.
its great for learning shapes and colors.
heat and bond along with the blanket stitch is more then enough to hold the shapes down - do not fear.
me personally, i would bind it and call it done.
if i were the mommy getting this quilt i would be thrilled with it and just love the fact that it is a learning tool also.
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