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I have been working on a queen size quilt and not sure how to tie a quilt. Do I knot the corners of each block which are 9 in blocks? Any suggestions? Thanks
You are probably going to want to tie the quilt about every three to four inches. So put a tie in on each of the corners and one in the middle of the square. I have made a few tie quilts, but my grandmother made a lot of them.
Tie the knot in each corner my wife said. Hope this helps.
I tied one every 3 inches that seemed to work well. I went across and then the next row alternated so the ties staggered and not all in a line. Hope this helps. I used embroirdery thread to tie with. I bought a spool of it for a dollar something.
Thanks so much for all your responses. I managed to finish my quilt and very happy with it.
The info is online. Search for"How to tie a quilt" all info you need is there, good luck.
I have bags of clothing (stained or ripped) that I want to make a simple quilt with. Can anyone tell me the easiest pattern for a beginner? I also have about 40 pairs of jeans.
By Marion R
The easiest quilt is to just cut the fabric into whatever size squares you want to use and then sew them together, in whatever arrangement you want to use, that the colors will look good side by side. Then instead of acutal quilting, just use yarn and tie the layers together at each corner of each square.
Can anyone tell me if sheets work well to use for cutting into fabric pieces for quilting? TIA.
By Susan W.
What can I use to redo the lines on my quilter's cutting mat? They are very faded in some places.
By Dot W.
I have cross stitched quilt squares, but need someone to quilt them for me.
By Dreama
I used an acid free, waterproof, permanent marker to write in a quilt block. But when I went to spray starch it, the ink ran. It's already sewn into the quilt top. How do I keep it from running when it's washed? Please help.
By Mary Kay from Bakersfield, CA
The spray starch must have had alchohol or another solvent in it; washing in water based products should not harm it. You can test-wash a sample to be sure.
I tested it with plain water, did the same thing. I'm wondering if it's the sizing in the fabric.
Someone posted a pet quilt project. I have never made a quilt, do you have a pattern for a very easy one? Thank you.
Mrs. Jim
Cut fabric in squares as in block. Sew them together,make it as large as you want it, put some cotton in between two layers of cloth, then quilt it or tack it. Search for your question, good luck.
Try www.quilterscache.com/. Over 1000 blocks with specific directions for each one from easy to hard. Can't go wrong.
I'm going to buy a free-motion quilting foot for my Brother Low-shank sewing machine. What's better a Clear plastic foot or a metal foot? I assume the metal foot will be stronger, more durable & last longer & the plastic foot will be clear, so more easy to see projects through. Have any of you out there use both feet? And what do you recommend?
I've had two sewing machines, and with each I could only buy a specific type of foot to fit my machine. I had no say as to whether plastic or metal would be more convenient. Have you actually checked to see if both are an option for your machine?
Yes, I've already checked before I posted this.... I can buy either for my machine... The plastic one is $10 & the metal one is $20... I just want what works best!
Can someone send me a video or show me a method/steps for how to do a "hidden stitch" so my fabric stamped cross stitch baby quilt, so that the stitches do not show on the back of the quilt.
What is a scrap making tool? Can anyone tell me? Thank you.
By Rose Mary
I have looked for this pattern, even on amazon.ca, but so far no luck. Does any one know where to find one?
By Maryanne
I am looking for an angel of the month quilting pattern, appliqued. It was produced by Bee Creative, but it is out of print now. Anyone have anything? Thanks.
By carol from North Myrtle Beach, SC
If the pattern you are looking for is from a series called "Angelic Delights", here is a link where you can buy those patterns. www.thepatternpeddlers.com/
I have inherited a quilting frame from my mother and I don't know how to assemble it. It was apparently made by G-H Specialty Co. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can find out to assemble it.
write to them. i have searched many companies on the web and emailed them or written a letter. they usually respond. and iff not i do it again. hope you get the instruction.
