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I am late to the party so I have only completed the 8 Small House 1 units so far. I realize this post is too late for everyone...03-24-2021, 11:30 AM
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Most Color My World quilters probably think of you as the trouble shooter for all thing Color My World.
They may not...03-23-2021, 06:47 AM -
I moved the first of the year but I had ordered the fabric kit. Now when I opened it i didnt find any directions or the...03-22-2021, 12:38 PM
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I’m jumping ahead a bit....made brown fusible bias for tree trunks & now experimenting with dif shapes & fabrics...03-21-2021, 05:37 PM
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Thought I’d start a thread where those of us using wool can post on progress when using this alternative medium for this...03-19-2021, 04:31 PM
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Because I am using a dark background I plan to make lighter coloured trees. I know that the 14 yards of bias tape required...03-17-2021, 07:39 PM
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I can't find anything that mentions about what kind/size needle that is recommended if sewing with 60 wt thread on top and...03-14-2021, 08:04 PM
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I am late to the party so I have only completed the 8 Small House 1 units so far. I realize this post is too late for everyone...03-24-2021, 11:30 AM
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Most Color My World quilters probably think of you as the trouble shooter for all thing Color My World.
They may not...03-23-2021, 06:47 AM -
I moved the first of the year but I had ordered the fabric kit. Now when I opened it i didnt find any directions or the...03-22-2021, 12:38 PM
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I’m jumping ahead a bit....made brown fusible bias for tree trunks & now experimenting with dif shapes & fabrics...03-21-2021, 05:37 PM
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Thought I’d start a thread where those of us using wool can post on progress when using this alternative medium for this...03-19-2021, 04:31 PM
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Because I am using a dark background I plan to make lighter coloured trees. I know that the 14 yards of bias tape required...03-17-2021, 07:39 PM
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I can't find anything that mentions about what kind/size needle that is recommended if sewing with 60 wt thread on top and...03-14-2021, 08:04 PM
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Hi all,
I'm getting ready to load my quit top on my longarm. This is going to be for a husband and wife's king size bed cover. She loves the top and her biggest fear is how to care for it....dry-clean, wash??
So before I quilt this top I thought I'd ask you quilters what your batting of choice is that gives the least amount of shrinkage when cleaned.
I've always used Hobb's 80/20 and when I washed it the quilt definitely looses that smooth flat appearance it originally had but to me that's just added character to the quilt but that may not be everyones view...LOL
Oh yah, and yes, the top was made with a good quality Kaufman cotton fabric...
Appreciate any suggestions.
Barb -
I think polyester wadding does not shrink. Personally, I like a bed quilt to look a little 'used'. Was the fabric pre-washed? If not, then the top (and backing) may shrink a bit when washed.From the edge of Sherwood Forest, home of Robin Hood
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I like 80/20 for bed quilts, and I give it a good steaming. Steam is almost as good at shrinking as washing. I have had very good result of not having it shrink after a good steaming, though it may depend on the brand, the weather, or the day. Please post a pic of your finished quilt.
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