Quilt Top for Rag Quilt (plus a couple questions)
#1
This is my first time ever doing a quilt. I figured out the lay out last night and got all the blocks sandwiched and pinned. Please excuse my ignorance (I have never quilted and am just going by a tutorial I found online) and I have a couple questions.
A co-worker asked if I was going to double stitch the seams (when I put the blocks, rows, etc together). Do I need to double stitch the seams?
Also, (this is probably the ignorant question lol) what should my thread tension be set at?
Here is my quilt top (picture isn't the best - used cell phone to send to my sister)
A co-worker asked if I was going to double stitch the seams (when I put the blocks, rows, etc together). Do I need to double stitch the seams?
Also, (this is probably the ignorant question lol) what should my thread tension be set at?
Here is my quilt top (picture isn't the best - used cell phone to send to my sister)
#2
I'm getting ready to make one and I'm not going to double stitch the seams. There is no right or wrong. Do what you feel comfortable with. Do make your seems 1/2 inch rather than the usual 1/4 inch we use in quilting. Hope this helps. You will have to adjust your tension according to your fabrics and machine. Do a test run and see what works. You may not have to change anything.
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I use a quarter inch seam and I've never had a problem with the quilt falling apart. Maybe it makes the ragged edge fluffier. Are you going to sew an x on each piece before you put the blocks together. I've done it both ways and either works. I love your choice of fabrics. Looks like something my daughter would like, too.
#8
Thanks everyone! I hope she loves it and I don't mess it up.
I will be doing a 1/2" seam and sewing the X's on each piece before I put the blocks together. I will start sewing the X's tonight after work.
I will be doing a 1/2" seam and sewing the X's on each piece before I put the blocks together. I will start sewing the X's tonight after work.
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