Posted by KnittyMomma on 2005-03-18 00:13:37
Post Subject: big question
a really good friend of mine online asked me to make a quilt for her out of her daughters baby clothes. She will be sending the clothes to me. Now I know she doesnt have much money. It wouldnt cost any thing for me except the back fabric and shipping. So how much do you think I should charge her if anything? I was thinking 10 or 15 plus shipping.
Posted by Nancy Flynn on 2006-03-10 13:42:52
Post Subject: questions for the quilters out there
I am a very impatient quilter, and also not at all good at math (when I design things, even after measuring them and scrutinizing the numbers, they always come out smaller than I meant). So basically I want to make a quilt of not-tiny but not huge squares (I've done 7x9 rectangles, but I want squares, and a bit smaller), that comes out to a nice throw-blanket size.
I know this is the lazy way of doing it, but quilters out there, what size blocks would you recommend, and how many across and down for what I'm thinking?
There are two fabrics that I want to be my "main" theme, with perhaps 2-3 other accent fabrics to set them off, so what would you recommend in terms of yardage for the main fabrics? I'm ordering online so I want to be sure to get enough...
Thanks in advance for answering my questions. I kind of feel like I am cheating by asking for so much help with basic design!
Posted by VelveteenRabbit on 2006-11-06 10:11:07
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P.S. Quornflour, I just checked out your craft blog. NICE! I love that you use a lot of vibrant colours. I can't wait to make a quilt with bright colours. Most of mine have been pretty conservative until now.
Anyway, I wanted to say, too, that I think your monkeys are TOO CUTE! What did you make them out of? Old sweaters? I especially like the dark blue one. :) Or should I say :(|) LOL!
P.S. #2 - I just looked at them again. DOH! They're actually made out of socks. I think I need some breakfast... *snicker*
Posted by kdaum on 2005-06-06 13:42:30
Post Subject: Quilt/Applique/Embroidery Swap #2
So, once before I posted a swap of this sort and only had one taker. Honestly, Karin and I had alot of fun and each of us got an awesome gift.
I would really like to see some others participate. You don't need to know how to make a quilt, maybe you know how to applique, embroider or cross-stitch instead-just no stapling or glueing Please!!!
If interested, drop me an email. The deadline to sign up will be Wednesday, the 15th and your item must be completed and shipped no later then Friday, July 8th.
-------THE RULES---------
12"x12" finished piece
-You can quilt it, applique it or embroider it...just fill up a good portion of it with other fabrics and or thread. For decoration, you can add buttons, beads, whatever (it just all must be attached by thread).
-On Thursday, the 16th you will be given the name of your swap partner. It will be up to you to decide if you want to communicate with them about colors, etc. if you you want it a total surprize.
-You must have your item in the mail no later then July 8th and it would be appreciated if you dropped me an email or PM letting me know it went out.
Posted by stella on 2006-02-11 02:02:07
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is that camouflage? in my mind "cami" is "camisole", which is probably not what your husband wore in the military. although i do find the idea of a bunch of tough Navy guys running around in lacy undershirts rather amusing...
anyways.
have you thought of cutting the fabric up and using it to make a quilt? you could buy coordinating fabric to make up the rest of the quilt squares, but you should be able to get plenty of fabric. last year when i was working at JoAnn they had fabric themed to the different branches of the military, so you might be able to find Navy fabric.
Posted by xuli on 2004-08-02 12:01:25
Post Subject: advice/online resources for 1st time quilter?
So, in my usual haphazard manner, on Saturday I threw myself spontaneously and randomly into a craft about which I know absolutely nothing: Quilting. I had two bags of clothes I was planning to take to Goodwill, my boyfriend had some more bags ... and as I looked them over I thought, "I bet there are enough pieces of similarly-weighted woven cotton in here to make a quilt since we've been needing a new bedspread anyway."
So -- I cut them all into pieces and machine-sewed them together, and I have to say I'm happy with the result so far. I used pieces that were as large as possible, and I decided from the outset that I wanted to have a very handmade, very unprofessional, very haphazard aesthetic so that I could make my utter lack of knowledge and experience look deliberate. So far the technique worked. It's mostly discarded (frayed) dress shirts in blues and whites, so it even looks color-coordinated.
What I know absolutely nothing about is what to do next. Are there any resources online that could teach me about the process of using batting and sewing backing to my quilt? Any words of advice? Any places I could learn about simple, haphazard ways of finishing the edges?
I might forego the batting entirely (I live in California, so I don't really need a super-warm quilt), but I'd still like to weigh up my options. I was also thinking that for the backing it would be easy to use a flannel sheet in a fun pattern -- anyone see any problems/drawbacks to this?
Posted by empressCrash on 2004-06-04 21:18:17
Post Subject: what to do with bins of fabric
Hello, I'm new and just found this site - it is great!
My question is: I have four rubbermaid bins of fabric - some are 2 - 3 yards each. I can sew, but do not want to make a quilt. Most of the fabric is cotton (shirt weight) but I'm sick of making shirts. So far i've thought photo album covers, table runners and napkins (gotta love a hem rolling foot), computer cozys and quillows. Can anyone think of something fun to do?
Posted by girlthursday on 2005-01-13 13:10:47
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merrydeath,
I'm so curious to see how your quilt turns out. And I commend you for jumping into this new project. I've wanted to make a quilt for awhile now too but was always too intimidated but I feel inspired now. I think I might attempt it! I'm reading about the Memory Quilt now on Martha Stewart. Good luck, and post photos of the progress!
Posted by keeeen on 2005-01-05 00:42:21
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o my goodness, I never realized so much technicality went into making a quilt. I suppose really I did but never figured on using any of it! I have been itching to make a quilt for years now, but have never taken the time because I hand sew everything. I have a sewing maching in my dining room, but am a bit scared of it. When I was 5 I sewed through my finger on my mom's sewing machine, I think thats why! hehe I can just imagine how much faster my projects would go tho....
Posted by merrydeath on 2004-12-29 13:48:14
Post Subject: quilting help?
hi, i was wondering if anyone can offer any helpful advice about how to make a quilt. i'm going to start my first one and i was gonna make it out of old sheets. i found a website where the guy gave instructions and stuff, but i'm just looking for any extra hints...i think i get the basic gist. except i don't have any of the high tech scissor things he mentioned. somekind of rolling cutter for cutting the pieces out? i was just gonna use scissors. but i'm not the best at cutting things out neatly ;) i tend to rely on *fixing* that when i sew stuff up. but, i would totally appreciate any help from any of you veteran quilters. like, how do you mark off your squares or whatever before you cut them out? (i'm not great friends with my ruler or anything..) ^_^ i looked at the quilts on the website yardenxanthe posted and those were awesome. i mean, i don't expect to turn out that kinda work on a first try...but, you know..oh, i was gonna ask, do you make the top and bottom separate? like, this sheet of squares pieced together for the top and this sheet of squares pieced together for the bottom and then you stuff batting in between and sew it up? i'm not totally clear on that part...i'm gonna be using a '53 singer 301 machine to sew it all...um, i think that's it. lay it on me! ^_^ and thank you! btw, does anyone else have the problem of starting one project and then starting another and another....^_^ i can't seem to help myself!!! i have so many good ideas flowing out of my head nonstop and i tangle myself all up. eventually they all get done though. (usually) ^_^ i think that's my new year's resolution-- to finish what i start before starting something new.
Posted by tootsiecat on 2006-01-23 11:02:04
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i did this to make a quilt when i was a photo major. i was taking a printing class at the time. i used a highly noxious solvent sprayed on the color xerox of the photograph then ran it through a press with the fabric on top of it. the ink transferred to the fabric. i don't know what the solvent is called, but you'd need to do it outdoors!
Posted by artgeek on 2006-10-13 21:20:27
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Depends on the state of the shirts. Ones with interesting patterns/graphics/text can be reconstructed into cuter Ts, tanktops or even dresses or tote bags. If you have a huge pile of shirts, you could always pick out any that have sentimental value (eg, concert T-shirts) and make a quilt from them.
Those are just some basic ideas, but I'm sure there are plenty more creative options!
Posted by Honoree on 2006-11-09 15:11:03
Post Subject: T-shirts and ideas
Hey -
You can make a quilt with those old tees....its a simple concept really, get an even number , make a uniform shape out of all the graphics and make a simple quilt. they're really cute - I had made one for my ex but he took that with him so I don't have examples anymore....
Or, you can make throw pillows - sort of fun if you have a hangout room, someplace casual - I have seen them in music recording studios....
Posted by lady4feet on 2005-03-01 15:19:17
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Hello,
I'm 20 and have been quilting since I was in middle school. My Grandma taught me, we use to go down to a church and quilt every week during the summer. It was odd being only 12/13 and hanging out with 60-80 year olds. I have yet to make a quilt all on my own but my grandma and I have colaborated on two of them and I have helped on a lot more.
Posted by DevilDoll on 2005-06-15 02:46:13
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-- he's an artist (blupencil.com)
Hey, I just checked out his site - I LOVE his work!!! Very cool! Ever think about doing something collaborative with him? Maybe you could make iron-on transfers from his sketches and make a quilt of his images or something...
Posted by abigailamy on 2004-06-24 20:32:02
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Hello!
I've always wanted to learn how to make a crazy quilt - so I'd love to see a show about how to make a quilt. Making things for the home is always a lot of fun.
Posted by schnitzle on 2004-05-19 11:08:26
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Great thread!
The craft that intimidates me the most is quilting. I know I don't have the attention to detail that it would take to make a quilt, but I LOVE to look at them and lust after them. A friend of mine made a quilt out of band t-shirts and scraps of fabric, and I was so so envious.
I'm also intimidated by sewing although I hope to conquer that.
All the stuff I like to do is so messy, why can't I like the "clean" crafts like sewing and quilting or working with paper? NOoooo it's gotta be painting and gluing and glitter and messsss :P hehe I do like knitting and crochet, which isn't so messy, but then again, I haven't finished a knitting project and haven't crocheted in a long time.
