Irish chain comfort quilt - DONE!
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Shelley, I didn't know that was referred to as "faux" trapunto. I took a class from Paula Reid and she taught that technique as "machine trapunto". I guess it doesn't matter, I just know that I like it. It might not be exactly the same thing...does the wool shrink any? Paula emphatically said you MUST use Poly and recommended high loft for the trapunto. I had done some trapunto before the class and used cotton scraps. She told me that if I washed it...the trapunto parts would end up looking like an old ladies bra....you know what I mean....so I haven't washed it..I'm scared to....what do you think?
#22
Shelley, that is absolutely beautiful. Wow. I wonder how long you've quilted and how many pieces you've put in contests. As it is right now with me, I just feel proud to even get my top to the long-armer. :shock:
#23
Originally Posted by sandpat
Shelley, I didn't know that was referred to as "faux" trapunto. I took a class from Paula Reid and she taught that technique as "machine trapunto". I guess it doesn't matter, I just know that I like it. It might not be exactly the same thing...does the wool shrink any? Paula emphatically said you MUST use Poly and recommended high loft for the trapunto. I had done some trapunto before the class and used cotton scraps. She told me that if I washed it...the trapunto parts would end up looking like an old ladies bra....you know what I mean....so I haven't washed it..I'm scared to....what do you think?
If you wash, and don't want shrinkage, use cold water, then block on something rigid. When I block quilts, I use foam insulation boards.
#24
Originally Posted by Ducky
Shelley, that is absolutely beautiful. Wow. I wonder how long you've quilted and how many pieces you've put in contests. As it is right now with me, I just feel proud to even get my top to the long-armer. :shock:
Don't worry about the quantity of tops you get done. That will come with time. Get your techniques mastered, and you'll always be happy with your finished product! If you want to improve, enlist your long armer as a partner. Have her show you how to be a better piecer. Everyone can improve on something. You wouldn't believe what I found out when I had to quilt my own quilts...... :shock:
#25
[quote=Shelley
Well, I don't think wool is supposed to shrink. So I don't thing that would be a problem. If you wash, and don't want shrinkage, use cold water, then block on something rigid. When I block quilts, I use foam insulation boards. [/quote]
Wool WILL shrink. It will felt if there is enough agitation while it is being washed, so the secret to keeping wool in the trapunto anywhere close to what you started with, quilt in tub for washing, a few swishes (in cold water, as Shelley suggests) ... lay it out to dry ... Felt comes from wool that has been washed in hot water and soap with lots of agitation and then dried with a high heat ... if you use wool inside your trapunto, check out care instructions for a wool sweater, and then you will know what to expect from wool yarn or fabric.
Well, I don't think wool is supposed to shrink. So I don't thing that would be a problem. If you wash, and don't want shrinkage, use cold water, then block on something rigid. When I block quilts, I use foam insulation boards. [/quote]
Wool WILL shrink. It will felt if there is enough agitation while it is being washed, so the secret to keeping wool in the trapunto anywhere close to what you started with, quilt in tub for washing, a few swishes (in cold water, as Shelley suggests) ... lay it out to dry ... Felt comes from wool that has been washed in hot water and soap with lots of agitation and then dried with a high heat ... if you use wool inside your trapunto, check out care instructions for a wool sweater, and then you will know what to expect from wool yarn or fabric.
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