Rhinestones, good idea or bad?
07-28-2011, 03:11 AM
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I used a few rhinestones on a wall hanging as stars in a dark blue sky. Looks great. Also used black bugle beads as "windows" on another wall hanging that is the skyline of Pgh. at the "Point". The skyline shows the tall buildings and the beads set it off. I gave that one away and I think it's lost forever but I do have a picture of it!
07-28-2011, 03:14 AM
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Originally Posted by MsEithne
Originally Posted by Rachelcb80
So I've been thinking on this all afternoon and had pretty much decided that I wanted to add some sparkle to my current WIP. This quilt is for a show this fall. I've quilted, and quilted, and quilted on it but it seems like it needs a little something more still. I mentioned the rhinestones to my husband this evening and he didn't like the idea at all. (What do husbands know, right? :P ) He said, "Who wants scratchy rhinestones on a quilt?!" I told him this quilt was never going to be used and with all the quilting on it already it would be like snuggling with cardboard. He doesn't quite get the whole "quilts for looking at only" deal. He still didn't think rhinestones were a good idea.
So his reaction got me to second guessing my idea (grrr, he always does that), but I'm still thinking I might try it. How many of you have used rhinestones on a quilt? Were you fairly happy with the end product? Did the rhinestones just stick out like a sore thumb, or did they blend well and just add some sparkle?
So his reaction got me to second guessing my idea (grrr, he always does that), but I'm still thinking I might try it. How many of you have used rhinestones on a quilt? Were you fairly happy with the end product? Did the rhinestones just stick out like a sore thumb, or did they blend well and just add some sparkle?
I'd say lay the quilt out, place the rhinestones on top of it, then stand back and take a look. Take a photo of the rhinestones laying on top and see how that looks.
If you like it, then go for it!
07-28-2011, 03:25 AM
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Originally Posted by BRenea
I like a little sparkle on a quilt, and if it's for display why not? I have done hot-fix swarovski crystals and they are very pretty and classy-looking, IMHO. I've been wanting to try machine embroidery with mylar tissue, that's very pretty too! :D
07-28-2011, 03:42 AM
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I regularly use Swarvowski crystals and/or beading on my quilts and/or wallhangings. To me they, like beautiful quilting, can enhance the quilt when used "sparingly". Personally I swear by the Swarvowski hot fix crystals. They cost a bit more but there is a big difference in the look and wear. I have never had one come off anything I have put them on no matter how many times I have washed it. Good luck and go for it! :thumbup:
07-28-2011, 04:33 AM
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I say go for it!
Have you tried J Hittle for Swarovski crystals?
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Have you tried J Hittle for Swarovski crystals?
http://www.jhittlesewing.com
Here's the link to the weekly sale items:
http://jhittlesewing.funoverload.com...new_items.html
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