Has anyone tried Quilt Theory Quilting?
#11
I have her patterns and always become so discouraged and overwhelmed by the instructions that I have yet to give her patterns a try. When I do try a quilt, I'm going to experiment with using flannel for batting, rather than the usual cotton batting. Maybe this will give the quilt a softer drape and not make it so stiff.
#12
Lap quilting has been around for a long time Georgia Bonesteel had a show about it for years. I made 3 last winter this way. I enjoy being able to quilt the small pieces, but do not enfoy the closing of the seams later
#13
I have done a couple things with the Cotton Theory method, and enjoyed them both. They are a little time time consuming, but come off fairly easily. Becuase of the "theory" of how the blocks are created, you can make anything from a placemat to a king sized quilt with the same techniques - just more or larger blocks. I think reading about it is harder than doing it. My advice would be to dig up some scraps, and plan one placemat. That way you won't feel pressured to accomplish alot, but should have enough seams to get the feel of the tecnique. It is really cool that you have a finished quilt on both sides when you are done. And I really love tactile things! Here is a link to a pattern for a placemat:
http://www.americaquiltscreatively.c...es/AQc_202.pdf
Good luck, let us see what you do!
http://www.americaquiltscreatively.c...es/AQc_202.pdf
Good luck, let us see what you do!
#16
I made placemats first. Cotton Theory is reversible and doesn't matter front or back. I think it could work with less quilting rows than she recommends but mine doesn't feel too stiff.
I've also made the Fun and Done. It has the pattern on one side, while you can reverse it, the back is very plain. It goes a lot faster without so much planning, cutting, and organization. I felt like I had accomplished something by the time I completed the Attic Windows. I like them both for the reason that each block is quilted as I go. With Georgia Bonesteel I still had to hand stitch the back and I don't like hand work. Ugh. I want instant gratification.
I've also made the Fun and Done. It has the pattern on one side, while you can reverse it, the back is very plain. It goes a lot faster without so much planning, cutting, and organization. I felt like I had accomplished something by the time I completed the Attic Windows. I like them both for the reason that each block is quilted as I go. With Georgia Bonesteel I still had to hand stitch the back and I don't like hand work. Ugh. I want instant gratification.
#17
Originally Posted by grammatjr
I have done a couple things with the Cotton Theory method, and enjoyed them both. They are a little time time consuming, but come off fairly easily. Becuase of the "theory" of how the blocks are created, you can make anything from a placemat to a king sized quilt with the same techniques - just more or larger blocks. I think reading about it is harder than doing it. My advice would be to dig up some scraps, and plan one placemat. That way you won't feel pressured to accomplish alot, but should have enough seams to get the feel of the tecnique. It is really cool that you have a finished quilt on both sides when you are done. And I really love tactile things! Here is a link to a pattern for a placemat:
http://www.americaquiltscreatively.c...es/AQc_202.pdf
Good luck, let us see what you do!
http://www.americaquiltscreatively.c...es/AQc_202.pdf
Good luck, let us see what you do!
I have a question....can I use any pattern? or must I always use her patterns? I understand that I'd have to add a strip inbetween blocks, but that might be the only difference between her patterns and others.
Kindest Regards,
MaryAnna
#18
Originally Posted by Newby0709
I made placemats first. Cotton Theory is reversible and doesn't matter front or back. I think it could work with less quilting rows than she recommends but mine doesn't feel too stiff.
I've also made the Fun and Done. It has the pattern on one side, while you can reverse it, the back is very plain. It goes a lot faster without so much planning, cutting, and organization. I felt like I had accomplished something by the time I completed the Attic Windows. I like them both for the reason that each block is quilted as I go. With Georgia Bonesteel I still had to hand stitch the back and I don't like hand work. Ugh. I want instant gratification.
I've also made the Fun and Done. It has the pattern on one side, while you can reverse it, the back is very plain. It goes a lot faster without so much planning, cutting, and organization. I felt like I had accomplished something by the time I completed the Attic Windows. I like them both for the reason that each block is quilted as I go. With Georgia Bonesteel I still had to hand stitch the back and I don't like hand work. Ugh. I want instant gratification.
Thanks so much for your input!
Kindest Regards,
MaryAnna
#20
I made one this way at a quilt class a few years ago. It really was pretty easy. It "lives" at work for when we need to make a mini wall to partition an area for webinars. I'll try to remember to take a pic tomorrow and post it here. I wouldn't hesitate to make another one this way.
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