June 2010 Doll Quilt Swap -- Lucky #13
#641
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This is the little doll quilt that I made for Margie. I know she has been very busy the last few weeks caring for her sick DH. Let's keep him in our prayers!
Made by lucylockett for Margie
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quilt label on back
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#643
Craftymainemom, is that a whole cloth quilt. It sure is beautiful. Lucylocket you did a fantastic job on Margie's quilt, the colors are stunning.
#644
sewjoyce, I have a question. How are you hanging your doll quilts? I thought about a clothes line but not sure I really like it.Pat
#646
Originally Posted by letsquilt
sewjoyce, I have a question. How are you hanging your doll quilts? I thought about a clothes line but not sure I really like it.Pat
But a clothes line would work too. And you could easily take down the quilts and reposition....or you could get a rod that extended several feet but then you'd have to use a hanging sleeve on the back of each quilt.
#647
Well since my DH just built my room I better not put too many holes in the wall yet.May have to try a little clothes line, already have small clothes pins.The rod sounds like a good idea also.Thank You sewjoyce .
#648
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A couple of ideas--When I did the AAQI project I learned how to put corner triangles on the back of the quilt.
1. Cut a square (about 3-4 inches depending on the size of your quilt) for each corner.
2. Fold the square in half along the diagonal.
3. After the binding is sewn on, place folded triangle on the back of the quilt in the corners with straight edges of triangle flush with edges of seam allowance.
4. Sew triangles along binding seam, but not tight into the corners (leave 1/4 inch or so.
5. Sew binding down as usual. You will have 4 little corner pockets to insert a dowel or if small enough a straw. Inserting a dowel (or straw or pencil) in the bottom pair of pockets gives the quilt some stabiltiy. These quilts are so lightweight they can now be hung on a small pin or nail. I have used old sewing machine needles as a "nail"--sharp point and sturdy shaft. If a quilt has an obvious top and bottom I have put in only 2 triangles in the top corner.
Another idea I just came up with. I handstitched using pearl cotton and a whip stitch up and over 2 small rectangular magnets (3/4" x 1 1/2" maybe) at the top corners of the quilts backing. I have this darling landscape on my refrigerator door!
1. Cut a square (about 3-4 inches depending on the size of your quilt) for each corner.
2. Fold the square in half along the diagonal.
3. After the binding is sewn on, place folded triangle on the back of the quilt in the corners with straight edges of triangle flush with edges of seam allowance.
4. Sew triangles along binding seam, but not tight into the corners (leave 1/4 inch or so.
5. Sew binding down as usual. You will have 4 little corner pockets to insert a dowel or if small enough a straw. Inserting a dowel (or straw or pencil) in the bottom pair of pockets gives the quilt some stabiltiy. These quilts are so lightweight they can now be hung on a small pin or nail. I have used old sewing machine needles as a "nail"--sharp point and sturdy shaft. If a quilt has an obvious top and bottom I have put in only 2 triangles in the top corner.
Another idea I just came up with. I handstitched using pearl cotton and a whip stitch up and over 2 small rectangular magnets (3/4" x 1 1/2" maybe) at the top corners of the quilts backing. I have this darling landscape on my refrigerator door!
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