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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.
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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 - just looking for some input from others who have quilted with linen. I've done one twin size whole-cloth quilt using a medium weight Italian linen - and it turned out really nice. I did find it difficult to work with because it is heavier than cotton fabric, moves around a bit more, and requires a ton of starch if you wash it first.
However, I am giving it a go again on two (oh yes - I am a glutton for punishment) king size whole-cloth linen quilts. This time I think I WON'T wash it first so that it isn't so "shifty"...I will still starch it to death. I know that linen shrinks a lot if washed in hot water, but I plan to wash in cool water after quilting. I will also use a lighter-weight batting. And the backing for both quilts will be cotton...the first time I used cotton velveteen for the backing which really added to the weight.
I would like to free-motion quilt these two quilts. The first time I mostly just did straight lines, with one large curve thrown in for interest (quilted horizontally inside the curve and vertically outside it. REally looked nice - kind of art deco).
Anyone else using linen in their quilt tops and do you have any advice?
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You used cotton velveteen for the backing - wow! working with a pile fabric = superwoman.... photos, we definitely need photos!
Cindy Needham is noted for using old linens for quilts, she was a guest on either the first or second series, and has her own website where you could probably find additional advice. -
Thanks, Rosemary - don't know about Superwoman, but I learned a lot from that. lol. I think I should clarify what I am talking about...I'm using the mid-to heavy weight linen made from flax. I have Cindy Needham's book, but she uses vintage table cloth, bed linens, etc. I do appreciate your comment, though - pictures, hmmm....not sure I took any, but will look. I've discovered that cotton velveteen as the backing for baby quilts or any quilt is just so scrumptious...worth the effort usually.Comment
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Might add that some of those antique table linens ARE made of linen. I own many such !
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oh - maybe I should take a look at that book, then! Thanks!
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