My first king size Sister's Choice scrappy quilt
08-20-2010, 02:15 AM
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I'm so glad you decided to pay to have this quilted. You spent so much time and effort making these beautiful blocks and I just know you will be much happier having it quilted rather then tied. Can't wait to see it finished.
08-20-2010, 02:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Melinda in Tulsa
I haven't used fleece as backing (yet) but the advice I would give you is to use a good quality, NO PILL fleece. All fleece is not created equal!
08-20-2010, 05:26 AM
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yep decided to have someone quilt this for me! My husband and I went to Joann's and used the 40% coupon for the backing. We also got Cotton Classic Batting. Says it is 100%Organic Cotton and will create a flat antique look. I don't think I will wash it, because the most of the pieces that I have in my quilt have not been wash either. So I think I will let them all shrink together :)
I am now sewing the blocks together. I hope to have the top done soon and I will post the picture of it before i get it quilted.
I am now sewing the blocks together. I hope to have the top done soon and I will post the picture of it before i get it quilted.
08-20-2010, 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Wendys Quilts
yep decided to have someone quilt this for me! My husband and I went to Joann's and used the 40% coupon for the backing. We also got Cotton Classic Batting. Says it is 100%Organic Cotton and will create a flat antique look. I don't think I will wash it, because the most of the pieces that I have in my quilt have not been wash either. So I think I will let them all shrink together :)
I am now sewing the blocks together. I hope to have the top done soon and I will post the picture of it before i get it quilted.
I am now sewing the blocks together. I hope to have the top done soon and I will post the picture of it before i get it quilted.
08-20-2010, 06:22 PM
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I just saw your avatar quilt & it is amazing! Is it a Karen Stone pattern? I've had one similar to that I bought as a kit several years ago, but all I've done with it is look at it every once in a while. Yours is awesome! Just had to let you know. Sharon
08-21-2010, 08:01 AM
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I have my first border on, it is 5". The quilt with the first border now measures 93 x 103. And it still doesnt hang like I want it to on our bed. ugh! I want to add one more border. I can not decide if I should do a 6" or an 8" border.
What do you all suggest?
Thanks for all your help!
What do you all suggest?
Thanks for all your help!
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