Quilt for an active teen
#1
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Quilt for an active teen
Hi, y’all! I’d like to make a graduation quilt for our step-granddaughter. I doubt she’ll take good care of it, based on the state of her bedroom! Any ideas for fabric choices that will wash up well and take some abuse?? I was thinking flannel.
#4
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I would ask her to browse some quilt photos (ie on Pinterest) and choose one she likes, and give you one colour or fabric bundle she likes that you can work from. That way you will not have to second-guess her taste, which in colours and designs can be extremely personal!
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If she's not the type to really take care of things, I'd just make an easy pattern. If you think it won't survive and be cared for don't put a lot of work into it. Maybe later when she's more mature and has more appreciation of things, you can make her another.
#9
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Granddaughter definitely needs to pick out the fabric. You can probably choose the pattern.
I watched a Grandma buying fabric for a Granddaughter and I’m sorry to say, fabric was not looking like something a younger person would like, so waste of money & effort.
I watched a Grandma buying fabric for a Granddaughter and I’m sorry to say, fabric was not looking like something a younger person would like, so waste of money & effort.