0
Quilting
Quilting is simply the stitching and joining of pliable materials, such as cloth, various fabrics, or leather. Usually, smaller shapes are joined to make a larger piece of one to three layers with batting and/or insulation between the layers of fabric. Sewing can be done by hand or by machine. Questions in this topic include types of stitches and patterns, and how to do them.
322 Questions
How many layers does a quilt have?
A quilt typically has three layers:
# A decorative top made of smaller pieces of fabric sewn together # A center of cotton or wool batting, or sometimes of feathers # A back, usually of cotton sheeting or muslin, although sometimes a reversible quilt uses another top for the backing.
What are facts about African American quilting?
It is important because intoday's world you need to reduce stress ..I definitely reduce it by quilting and have something to pass on to my kids and family. Finishing a quilt and giving it to your child is the best feeling a Mom can do. On top of all of that just having something in cloth that you created with your own ideas, fabric choices, and design. It makes you feel like the top artist in the world! I highly recommend quilting. In the old days it was done for necessity in our days it is done out of love and creation. Which will always make the art of quilting popular. Thanks, Jen Fisher
A hopeless quilter
Why are quilt blocks painted on barns?
Quilt patterns are painted on barns for decoration. Originated in 2000 by Donna Sue Groves in Adams County, Ohio, now thousands of painted Quilt Barns dot the landscape. See AmericanQuiltTrail.com and other sites for more information. For those whom have not yet seen it, here is a link to a short, lively little movie I made on Quilt Barn Painting - it's on YouTube.com and is getting a fair number of viewers. I invite you to check it out. Follow this link for a photo story on making the Quilt Square Painting: https://picasaweb.google.com/dennymeans/QuiltBarns?authuser=0&feat=directlink. Link to movie on the making of the first quiltbarn painting: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLMRZm0m-dY This link is to the Warren County Historic Society Museum Website. http://www.wchsmuseum.org/index.php/kings-mansion-quiltbarn/
Where can one buy a quilting machine?
Depending on where you live, you may be able to find one listed locally in a want ad -- that being a used machine. Or you can shop online for a knitting machine.
Specifically, you can search for a knitting machine to make your item of choice, such as a sock, a toy, fabric or clothing items. No single knitting machine will be suitable for all these projects.
How many quilt blocks to make a twin size quilt?
A standard twin mattress measures 39 inches wide and 76 inches long. If you are making a quilt to fit this mattress, you will want to have at least six additional inches on each side of the quilt to cover the sides of the mattress. Those dimensions would then be 51 inches wide and 88 inches long. As 51 cannot be evenly divided by 4, the width dimension needs to be increased to 52 inches. To achieve a quilt 52 inches wide by 88 inches long, each row will contain 13 four inch squares. You will need to make 22 rows.
How do you drop the feed dogs on a brother sewing machine?
I have the Kenmore model 385.16120200 and my manual says there is a lever on the back of the free arm bed on the base of the machine(behind the needle platform thing). In order to lower the feed dog push the lever to the left (if you're looking at it from the back- towards the levers and knobs). In order to raise the feed dog, push the lever to the right (outwards) and turn the handwheel toward the front of the machine.
Need instruction for quilting frame 25-48172c?
I can email you a copy of the instructions for the 254817c answer me at denabrown@windstream.net
How can you remove dye on a quilt if a fabric bleeds?
First you want to put pressure on the wound to stop it from bleeding. Take it to the emergency room and get it some stitches. After its all said and done, remove the dye by soaking it in warm water 30 to 40 minutes and then iron it really really well. After that stick it in your dryer for two hours. Thank you
Most quilt fabric is 45 inches wide with 40 - 42 inches of usable fabric. (You have to cut off the selvages.) Some extra wide fabric can be purchased for backing that is 108 inches wide.
How do you cut out a perfect hexagon?
Cut a straight line segment. At its end, rotate the paper in the scissors and make another straight cut. From the end of the second line, again rotate the paper and keeping ways from the earlier cuts, make yet another straight cut. Repeat for the fourth and fifth cuts. Then, rotate and cut, but this time finishing somewhere on the first line segment. You will have cut a shape with six straight sides: a hexagon.
Its made of fabric! You can make sure by checking on different websites
How many 4x4 blocks to make a full size quilt?
For a "standard" full size quilt (78" x 85") you'll need approximately 440 total squares (20 squares across, 22 squares down).
Where can one purchase quilting frames?
There are many locations that sell quilting frames, mostly craft stores. The frames can be purchased from Hobby Lobby and Micheals. Online they can be found on Amazon.
Where can I buy quilt hangers?
Quilt hangers can be purchased at the stores which are selling fabrics, sewing or quilting related items, such as Nancy's Nortions, CREATE FOR LESS and QuiltSource Canada. They can also be found at ebay or Amazon.
What waterproof fabrics are easy to sew?
Waterproof fabrics are generally very difficult to sew and need to be stitched by machine instead of by hand. The same qualities that make the fabric resistant to water also make the fabric resistant to the needle and thread.
What are the most common quilt designs?
There are so many different quilting patterns that it is difficult to pinpoint one specific place that has the best patterns. If there is quilting guild in your area as some of the experienced quilters where they find their patterns.
How do you remove white out from my bedspread or quilt?
White Out Stain Removal
Step 1.
Use WD 40 liberally on both sides of the stain. Allow the WD-40 to penetrate through the stain. The stain will begin to loosen. Test by touching the stain. Small flecks of the white out should begin to come loose. Rinse thoroughly.
Step 2. Lay the clothing on a clean white towel. Sponge nail polish remover onto both sides of the stain. Rinse thoroughly. Repeat the application of nail polish remover and continue to rinse until the stain is removed. Rinse the stained area thoroughly.
Step 3. Finally, to remove any hidden traces of the stain, apply a stain stick, spray, or gel to the stained area and wash normally.
Good alternative white out remover: A really good way to get white out out of clothing is a citrus based cleaner. I used one that had orange citric acid in it and it got all of the white out out of my black pants. Took multiple applications but got all of it out. After that just washed the pants normally.
How much fabric do you need to make a christmast tree skirt?
Purchase up to five yards of your favorite holiday fabric to make a Christmas tree skirt. Most skirts range in size from 45 to 72 inches. I have also seen a new trend of spreading holiday sweaters or scarves around the tree to replace the traditional tree skirt.
Does anyone have instructions for sears quilting frame C?
Hi - I just received a sears quilting frame from a friend. It was her mothers and has the instructions if you are still looking. Let me know. Thanks.
Yes, I would love to have the instructions for the sears quilting frame. COULD YOU EMAIL A COPY OF INSTRUCTIONS TO SIXTYFIVE4BARREL@GMAIL.COM
How many yards of yarn to make a king size crochet blanket?
To crochet a Queen-sized blanket, it all depends on what type of yarn you use, the pattern you are using, the hook size, and your gauge.
The top area of a Queen-sized bed is 60in x 80in--then there would be overhang to hang over the edge of the bed. So a fairly standard size of a quilt would be 102in x 112in.
Looking around, I found some amounts of yarn--but these are really, really just estimates! Check your pattern for specific yarn, hook, gauge requirements.
I would guesstimate that you would need at least 6000yards, of yarn; or 32 balls of 3.5oz skeins; or 8lbs--14 skeins, of yarn.
Why new quilt warmer than old quilt?
A quilt feels warm because the air trapped in the cotton or woolen batting acts as an insulator and does not allow the heat of the body to escape. However, when the quilt gets old - the cotton/wool gets compressed and the airspace are done away with. It does not remain as good an insulator to heat as it was earlier. Hence it feels less warm.
How do you hang my quilt squares to look at before sewing quilt?
A quilt rack. Robinsons Wood Crafts site has a few.
If you would like to display your quilt on a wall, take a look at the HangItDangIt quilt hanger. Their product is is really easy to use and it has a lot of advantages over other methods. Of course there are many ways to hang a quilt, what is best is a matter of opinion.
How do i remove yellow stains frton fabric quilts?
To be safe I would have it drycleaned. However if that is not a oppition read the washing dirdctions, follow them and use nonchlorine bleach.
Do you have a list of tools for quilting?
Quilting is an ancient art, yet is very simple to accomplish. What you need is a frame, sissors, quilting needles, thread, material, and batting. The quilting frame is to both hold the quilt and to keep it taut. Frames range in size from embroidery hoops to bed-sized frames that a community can quilt. In order to make a quilt, one decides on a pattern. Quilt patterns are amazingly varied, from classic patch quilts to regional patterns to national patterns. They can be simple like the nine patch pattern or complex, employing elements of trapunto, quilting, and garment shaping. Once the design has been decided and made, the top (the quilt pattern) is layered with a bottom base, batting (the filler) and the top. This "sandwich" is then placed into the quilt frame. Securing the quilt in the frame insures that the material won't bunch and the stitches will be even. If one uses an embroidery hoop, then one must work from the center of the quilted piece to the outer edge in order to insure that the piece is evenly stitched and properly tight. Quilting needles are short so that the stitches can be made quickly and evenly. They are designed to hold no more than two or three three stitches on the needle for accurate pattern compliance. If one is making a single color quilt, this can be of paramount importance because there is no other pattern other than the one that is sewn into the fabric.
