Tactile Quilts
#1
There's a group quiltsfromcaringhands.com their in Utah. They make quilts to help blind babies learn to crawl. Has anyone done one?
I started a tactile quilt, but right it's on hold.
There's not much out there concerning directions and I'm having a hard time figuring out the different fabrics and what will sew together effectively. They said the color doesn't matter it's the textures. I embroidered a couple of blocks with basic designs like a simple tree and a heart. I have rick-rack and lace, but I'm just not sure how to go. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
I started a tactile quilt, but right it's on hold.
There's not much out there concerning directions and I'm having a hard time figuring out the different fabrics and what will sew together effectively. They said the color doesn't matter it's the textures. I embroidered a couple of blocks with basic designs like a simple tree and a heart. I have rick-rack and lace, but I'm just not sure how to go. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
#5
Originally Posted by sewlong
yea...but sewing so many different fabrics together? I guess that's what scares me...
AND, remember you can get 100% cotton in --------------
polished cotton, denim, terry cloth, corduroy, velveteen, satin, light flannel, heavy flannel, duck, aida cloth (30 count up to 6 count), fine thread count, course thread count, almost see thru weave, suiting, gauze.....................
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If everything is washable and washed - keep the pattern simple - maybe six inch or larger squares - maybe use 3/8 inch seam allowances -
I would keep everything cotton if it has to be washed in hot water.
If it can be washed in warm or cold water, fabrics like brushed arnel could be added.
I think it would work.
I would keep everything cotton if it has to be washed in hot water.
If it can be washed in warm or cold water, fabrics like brushed arnel could be added.
I think it would work.
#8
I made a quilt for DD and SIL's close friend's little boy. He is almost blind, but can see some shadowy shapes and bright colors. I made a quilt using the DFQ pattern, using very vivid colors. For the backing, I used minkee in a very vivid neon green. From what DD tells me, the little one loves to pet and feel things.
#9
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I've made these, with huge variations in fabric content, from satin to vinyl.
If you are worried about a fabric stretching too much or being a little to fragile, you can "laminate" it to a base fabric, like a sturdy muslin, by using a heat and bond type adhesive.
RST
If you are worried about a fabric stretching too much or being a little to fragile, you can "laminate" it to a base fabric, like a sturdy muslin, by using a heat and bond type adhesive.
RST
#10
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Originally Posted by sewlong
yea...but sewing so many different fabrics together? I guess that's what scares me...
You could sew in some cotton connecting strips between the very different ones. Like denim with an old soft furry fleece, and velvet with rough toweling.
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