Use of Fabric Question
#1
There is a little boy at our church who has some health problems that are affecting development. One of his favorite things to do after service is touch the flags. he loves the satiny feel to them. I'd like to make him a small quilt full of different textures-terry cloth, suede, velvet, satin, flannel, cotton, etc. Whatever has good tactile feel to it. Any thoughts on how well this type of project might hold up to washing and handling?
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http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-22093-1.htm
Check out this thread- it has some good ideas for this type of thing.
I would suggest making a little wider seams on this quilt. That will give it a little more stability for heavy use. Maybe you could zigzag around the satin. Or, when I use satin in quilts, I use quilt basting spray and "glue" it to a piece of muslin. It helps to stabilize it for sewing.
I would like to see pictures of this quilt when you're done! I bet it will be cute and the little guy will love it. (And I bet his mom and dad will be really touched by your thoughtful gesture!)
Check out this thread- it has some good ideas for this type of thing.
I would suggest making a little wider seams on this quilt. That will give it a little more stability for heavy use. Maybe you could zigzag around the satin. Or, when I use satin in quilts, I use quilt basting spray and "glue" it to a piece of muslin. It helps to stabilize it for sewing.
I would like to see pictures of this quilt when you're done! I bet it will be cute and the little guy will love it. (And I bet his mom and dad will be really touched by your thoughtful gesture!)
#10
What if you just did different patches of the different kinds of fabric, I think you're probably looking to do something very basic. That way he would have a larger area to feel. Depending on the kind of satin used, I might back it in muslin. Very slippery to sew and I would zig zag or overcast the edges to prevent raveling.
I worked with an autistic child, elementary level, and he loved stuff like this.
I worked with an autistic child, elementary level, and he loved stuff like this.
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