Theatre Memory Quilt Project
02-07-2017, 05:15 AM
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it will cost a little more, but Spoonflower will give you the best images. You don't say what the fabric is that you plan to use, but I get the impression it's not cotton? I'd use cotton just so you don't have to stablize it and also because I think you will get better (more lasting) printed images.
As far as washing--I would never dry clean a quilt(unless maybe it was wools and silks) but would inform your son that it would need to be hand washed--so he best not treat it roughly!
As far as washing--I would never dry clean a quilt(unless maybe it was wools and silks) but would inform your son that it would need to be hand washed--so he best not treat it roughly!
02-07-2017, 07:54 AM
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Thank you so much! I have put it in my amazon wish list for next time. I wished I had researched better before hand... way to far in to turn back now. I was pressured to get started so I just picked up what I could find at Hobby Lobby. I have never heard of Poplin Cotton.. I have heard of Twill.. Not sure which one I should use in the future. (these are the two i found on Amazon)
02-07-2017, 09:34 AM
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Teresa, I have made a couple of T-shirt memory quilts, and have added pictures to them. I printed the pictures on to the printable fabric that you can purchase. They have held up wonderful. Just treat the printable fabric as listed on the package.
02-07-2017, 12:57 PM
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Ok, I just ordered the "velvet" in black for the 10" border all the way around. it will also be 10" around on the back to obtain size I need. I am QAYG. I have decided to change the corner stones to this too. So it should all balance out. Can't wait until I can get to a point to show some layout photos. A couple of the images are still up in the air. The binding will be the same green I used for the sashing.
(here is link for the velvet http://www.joann.com/lets-pretend-velvet/prd32173.html)
Every get to the "there is no return" point and start seriously doubting decisions you have made. Things such as layout, fabrics used, etc. Ugh.. Feeling overwhelmed. I guess I'm just not feeling this one being there are so many dark colors. That and I'm not liking the images he has chosen but it is his quilt.. I will make it the way he wants. I am also kicking myself for using that sheet for the backing and inner borders... Just trying to make due with what I had on hand. I'm sure we can all relate to money being tight at some point or another.
(here is link for the velvet http://www.joann.com/lets-pretend-velvet/prd32173.html)
Every get to the "there is no return" point and start seriously doubting decisions you have made. Things such as layout, fabrics used, etc. Ugh.. Feeling overwhelmed. I guess I'm just not feeling this one being there are so many dark colors. That and I'm not liking the images he has chosen but it is his quilt.. I will make it the way he wants. I am also kicking myself for using that sheet for the backing and inner borders... Just trying to make due with what I had on hand. I'm sure we can all relate to money being tight at some point or another.
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