The start of my "All Machines" denim quilt.
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The start of my "All Machines" denim quilt.
I've started a quilt I'm calling my "All Machines" quilt. I intend on using every machine we have to assemble it.
So far I've got a bunch of 6.5" squares cut out and have assembled more 6.5" squares from 3.5" squares.
I'm using any and all denim scraps that I can beg, borrow, or steal from my wife. LOL
Here is a pic of Minerva getting the first needle in:
After the small squares were assembled I decided to try something. So I decorated some using the Singer 3810 and Alden ... I think:
I'm planning on putting a decorative pattern on each square. It will be interesting to do.
Joe
So far I've got a bunch of 6.5" squares cut out and have assembled more 6.5" squares from 3.5" squares.
I'm using any and all denim scraps that I can beg, borrow, or steal from my wife. LOL
Here is a pic of Minerva getting the first needle in:
After the small squares were assembled I decided to try something. So I decorated some using the Singer 3810 and Alden ... I think:
I'm planning on putting a decorative pattern on each square. It will be interesting to do.
Joe
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You can clip the denim (or other fabric) so that it gets a bit ravely in wash. There are special spring scissors for this job. I happen to have a commercial fabric cutter with a special die that makes the squares pre-cut to ravel. I have done a lot of charity quilts using kids type flannel and all you do is use either a plain straight stitch to make an "x" in the square or a use a decorative stitch to sew the fabric sandwich (with batting or not) together and then sew all the squares together. Maybe that will be your next one.
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I like your idea using the decorative stitches on the denim blocks. Definitely livens up the blocks. Also a good way to use up thread. I think I may do this on the next denim rag quilt I make. If you do make a rag quilt, be prepared to "wrastle" with it. They are heavy, heavy. I like mine because it is dog proof and when it is on the bed I can vacuum off the dog hair. I am thinking about making one for each of the dogs so they can have a quilt of their own. But I don't think they may want to give up sleeping on my bed. LOL
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Caroline, you put the dogs' beds on top of your bed. My dogs pout when their bed covers are in the washer. I can't feel sorry for a pair of rescues who now call a double pillow topped Beautyrest Do Not Disturb mattress home. How quickly they become accustomed to some comfort in their lives!
Joe, I like your decorative stitches, especially the one with varigated thread.
Joe, I like your decorative stitches, especially the one with varigated thread.
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