Polyester baby quilt
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Polyester baby quilt
I have been asked to make a baby quilt from a bride's maid dress. The bride is now pregnant and the baby is due soon. The material is polyester and I am planning to make a quilt using 3" squares and using minky for the backing.
My problem is that the polyester seems to be fraying somewhat and I don't want it to ravel. Would it be best to apply iron on fusible light weight interfacing to the back of the fabric? I would do this before cutting out the squares and then sewing them together.
Do you have any suggestions?
Thank you,
My problem is that the polyester seems to be fraying somewhat and I don't want it to ravel. Would it be best to apply iron on fusible light weight interfacing to the back of the fabric? I would do this before cutting out the squares and then sewing them together.
Do you have any suggestions?
Thank you,
Last edited by Susan Sanders; 05-13-2013 at 05:43 AM. Reason: grammar errors
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My suggestion would be to make larger blocks and 1/2" seams. How are you quilting it? If tying it, you may want to zigzag around each block before sewing together. Great use of recycling into the next generation ....
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I understand the dangers and if I make this quilt I am going to warn her of the dangers involved. She will have to decide if she wants it to be made or not.
Thank you Jbug and ssnare for the warning! I really appreciate the information.
Thank you Jbug and ssnare for the warning! I really appreciate the information.
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