I almost abandoned this project
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but I spent too much in fabric to toss it aside. I bought these 6 1/2 inch chenille blocks at the Paducah show. I cut up 6 1/2 inch 1930's fabric. Never had I seen such an assortment and thought it would be a good toddler quilt with all of the textures. Well...they are not square and you cannot use a 1/4 inch seam as it ravels too much. The chenille kept getting caught on the feed dogs or the walking foot. So I sewed them together as best I could. I am going to tie this with yarn so I can cover up the squares that don't line up.
Do I need a batting in this? If so, I want a very thin batting. Any suggestions? Also, what binding should I do with this. I was thinking about just sewing a backing right sides together and turning it and just stitch around the edges to keep it in place.
Do I need a batting in this? If so, I want a very thin batting. Any suggestions? Also, what binding should I do with this. I was thinking about just sewing a backing right sides together and turning it and just stitch around the edges to keep it in place.
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Your quote: Do I need a batting in this? If so, I want a very thin batting. Any suggestions? Also, what binding should I do with this. I was thinking about just sewing a backing right sides together and turning it and just stitch around the edges to keep it in place.
I think that turning it makes a lot of sense. Good luck with it.
I think that turning it makes a lot of sense. Good luck with it.
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You could use a prewashed piece of flannel for the batting, or a sheet blanket( make sure you prewash it as well). You could even use a heavier weight of muslin, not that super thin stuff you can read through. It will be a quilt that a toddler will enjoy or even get dragged around as a comfort blankie.
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What a fun quilt! I'm happy for you that you're finishing it! You'll be so happy to get it off you to-do list. If you use a flannel backing, you wouldn't need to put batting in it. I like your idea of how to finish it. It will be very cuddly!!
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How about buttons in the corners? If it's for an infant that's probably not a good idea, but for a bit older child I think it would be cute & really hide the intersections. I would also go with the flannel back & no batting.
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