Old (but still loved) Cross-Stitch As Quilt?
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Old (but still loved) Cross-Stitch As Quilt?
I'm cleaning out clutter. I have many completed cross-stitch pieces, some I did and many from my DMIL. I no longer want the framed pieces hanging on the wall; also, I have many completed pieces that were never framed or made into pillows. I still love them and don't want to get rid of them. I'm thinking of putting them into a quilt that will ocassionally be used but not enough to require frequent washing. Thoughts? Or should I just fold them up and put them into a "memory" box to pull out every once in a while and look? TIA
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You can make a quilt out of cross-stitch pieces. There was a discussion on a longarm group about how to quilt something like this. I thought you would need to go around the cross-stitching, but some posted that they had done overall quilting on cross-stitch quilts and they came out beautifully.
This may be a quilt that you would want to dry clean, as there is no way you can be certain that all of the embroidery threads used are colorfast. I think that older threads are colorfast but some of the newer ones are not because of the banning of some of the chemicals used in the past. Also, the base fabrics for the embroidery may shrink at different rates. This is not as much of an issue with close quilting lines, but could cause distortion if quilting lines are further apart.
This may be a quilt that you would want to dry clean, as there is no way you can be certain that all of the embroidery threads used are colorfast. I think that older threads are colorfast but some of the newer ones are not because of the banning of some of the chemicals used in the past. Also, the base fabrics for the embroidery may shrink at different rates. This is not as much of an issue with close quilting lines, but could cause distortion if quilting lines are further apart.
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I made a cross-stitch alphabet quilt for my grandson when he was born. It is beautiful. It was never used as an everyday quilt but a wall hanging. If I can find a picture I will post it. [ATTACH=CONFIG]556097[/ATTACH]
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I'm cleaning out clutter. I have many completed cross-stitch pieces, some I did and many from my DMIL. I no longer want the framed pieces hanging on the wall; also, I have many completed pieces that were never framed or made into pillows. I still love them and don't want to get rid of them. I'm thinking of putting them into a quilt that will ocassionally be used but not enough to require frequent washing. Thoughts? Or should I just fold them up and put them into a "memory" box to pull out every once in a while and look? TIA
If they are matching from a "set", you can make valances for a sewing room. My mother made a valance for a 72" picture window in the Log Cabin pattern. When she died, I got it and I treasure it. Good luck to you. It'll come to you. They talk to you, really!!!! Edie
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You could hand wash them first in cold water then gently warm up the water to see if there is any bleeding and throw in a color catcher. I have a few pieces of embroidery I have thrown into a grab 'n' go. Eventually planning on putting them into a quilt for DGD who loves cats.
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I think a purse/tote bag or a sewing project bag would be very nice and you would be able to enjoy and use it. They sell all sizes of the kiss lock tops now, or perhaps a zippered style? I have a very old rocker chick purse my sister bought at a consignment shop locally for me that is made with counted cross stitch and I checked out how much they were on line. Holy smokes!
https://www.google.com/#q=cross+stitch+purse
Wow, I found one like mine on ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWOT-ISABELL...0AAOSwDuJW1jvV
https://www.google.com/#q=cross+stitch+purse
Wow, I found one like mine on ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWOT-ISABELL...0AAOSwDuJW1jvV
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I made a quilt for a lady using her grandma's beaded calendars! I sashed them all and my machine quilter quilted and only popped off a couple of beads!! It was an unusual quilt and the gal loved it becaus it was memories of her grandma's handwork. Wasn't exactly a practical quilt but it fit her purpose.
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