Trying to block a quilt alone
03-12-2010, 08:50 AM
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Stupid question, but what is the purpose of "blocking" a quilt? It looks like the quilt is already quilted right? Why not just bind it and be done? Why does it have to be stretched out to a certain size?
It's a stunning quilt!
(also, would washing the batting as well as the fabric help?)
It's a stunning quilt!
(also, would washing the batting as well as the fabric help?)
03-12-2010, 08:55 AM
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Using poly batting and prewashing fabric will make the quilt not shrink. But the "look" of cotton batting after it's shrunk a bit can add charm to certain types of designs. I use the poly batting if I don't want shrinkage and to keep it flat looking-for the more modern types of quilts. I have to say, that when the quilt shrinks up with cotton batting, it tends to hide many boo-boos and not quite in the ditch stitching. So that's a good thing.
03-12-2010, 09:07 AM
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The purpose of blocking is to make a quilt flat and square, primarily for show and hanging, so that it doesn't have ripples and distortions and hangs straight. Personally, I don't see much need for blocking if it's going on a bed.
That's a good idea to mark the foam board.
That's a good idea to mark the foam board.
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