sooooo excited. HELP!!!!!!
#1
I have never "quilted" before. The quilt I put together 23 years ago I just put three layers together and sewed around the edges. I didn't realize that you have to "quilt" them together. I don't know the first thing about it. I know there is someone out there who can walk me through it. PLEEEEEASE. Thanks.
#2
I would pin baste what you have, and just stitch in a meander over the quilt. Start the basting and quilting at the center and work your way out. You might end up with some puckering on the back, but it is hard to avoid when the edges are all ready done.
#3
You can tie them if you would prefer. About every 6 inches take a small stitch through all layers with crochet thread or 6 strands of embroidery floss and tie a square knot. Clip the ends about 1/2 inch long.
If you want to quilt them, I would go with straight lines, perhaps following a seam. For this I like to use a decorative stitch on the machine to make sure the fabric on both sides of the seam is secured.
If you want to quilt them, I would go with straight lines, perhaps following a seam. For this I like to use a decorative stitch on the machine to make sure the fabric on both sides of the seam is secured.
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Originally Posted by lovequiltedstars
I have never "quilted" before. The quilt I put together 23 years ago I just put three layers together and sewed around the edges. I didn't realize that you have to "quilt" them together. I don't know the first thing about it. I know there is someone out there who can walk me through it. PLEEEEEASE. Thanks.
There are lots of videos on http://www.youtube.com that demonstrate machine quilting and hand quilting, basting, binding, etc.
#6
Thank you everyone for your help. I have another dumb question: How do I sew the edges without it looking like a child got a hold of my sewing machine?? Maybe I can get a look at an edge to see how you did it.
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Originally Posted by lovequiltedstars
Thank you everyone for your help. I have another dumb question: How do I sew the edges without it looking like a child got a hold of my sewing machine?? Maybe I can get a look at an edge to see how you did it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wprg5vzkuGw
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