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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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Black is one of my favorite colors to use in quilts. I love the way it spices things up.
Here's my problem - I am currently working on my TQS BOM and I have not been able to find a really good black fabric for hand applique. I cannot seem to find one that has a nice close weave - Kona just does not have enough threads per inch - all my shapes shred a lot. Timeless Treasures black is a little bit better but still not good enough.
Does anyone out there know of a solid black that has a nice tight weave and perhaps the "hand" of Moda fabrics?
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Moda has a good solid black. You might also try stay-stitching around your shape, close to the stitching line. It helps keep the raveling in check.Comment
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KeepsakeQuilting.com has an "Amish Black" that I love. I've never appliqued with it, though. I actually just ordered some more this weekend, so when it gets here, I'll try a little applique and tell you how it does...
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I have over 8 yards of a black batik that would work for you! It is truly black. Sorry, I don't recall the manufacturer. I love black and always look for nice ones, then stock up!Originally posted by RobinQuilts
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Thanks for all the suggestions. I will begin looking for some of the fabric you've mentioned.
Brita - I like the idea of stocking up when I find something. I can see it now...an entire shelf in my stash for black fabric.Comment
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One issue of Mark Lipinski's Quilter's Home magazine had a piece on blacks, tested by his "posse" for things like color-fastness, black-ness, and fraying. Can't recall which issue, but there haven't been that many of them so it shouldn't be hard to find.
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This may work for you...... Robert Kauffman, Ultra Sateen, 100% Cotton.
I just bought some in white. All the other fabrics I looked at were so thin!
Barbara
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