anybody ever made a silk quilt?
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I recently bought a pattern (Silk Tempest) and a grouping of duponi silk in purples, mulberries, plums, greys, silvers. The pattern designer suggested using a lightweight fusible interfacing on the wrong side of the silk to control fraying. Any other hints from the group?
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No, but will be interested to see what other's say. I am also thinking of doing one but not in a rush to get to it..
I read somewhere that using a fusible might create wrinkles so wondered about that and then I have considered using a spray like 505 to a backing...dunno.. haven't tried it yet..
I read somewhere that using a fusible might create wrinkles so wondered about that and then I have considered using a spray like 505 to a backing...dunno.. haven't tried it yet..
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While I haven't finished the quilts yet, I have 4 WIPS using both cotton fabric and duponi silk.
Using interfacing is a must as you've been told. The only other thing I can think of is that once the interfacing is in place, there is no longer any "stretch". You know how when you are piecing and sometimes to make something fit you have to stretch just that hint of a 1/16 or 1/8? You can't as the interfacing gives it absolutely no movement.
No biggy, I only notice it as I'm working with the two different types of fabric on my quilts.
BTW, having both types gives it a wonderful look with the changes in texture.
HTH, Viv
Using interfacing is a must as you've been told. The only other thing I can think of is that once the interfacing is in place, there is no longer any "stretch". You know how when you are piecing and sometimes to make something fit you have to stretch just that hint of a 1/16 or 1/8? You can't as the interfacing gives it absolutely no movement.
No biggy, I only notice it as I'm working with the two different types of fabric on my quilts.
BTW, having both types gives it a wonderful look with the changes in texture.
HTH, Viv
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