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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.
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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.
What do the handmade quilts symbolize on everyday use?
The family members‘ differing views of their heritage :)
Where was the first quilt made?
Quilting has been around for centuries. Fragments of cloth sewn in layers with some sort of fibrous filling has been found in artifacts from the ancient Roman Empire. During the Middle Ages, padded (quilted) garments were worn by knights beneath their metal armor. Because cloth deteriorates with time, it is difficult to document the actual beginning of quilting, but it probably has been an important technique as long as textiles have been used.
While there are many different styles and techniques of quilting, all processes involve a few basic steps.
1. Creating the top layer of the quilt (quilt top). This can be one whole piece of fabric or many different pieces, joined together in countless patterns.
2. Joining the three layers of the quilt together, or basting. The quilt top, batting (center layer usually made of cotton, polyester, or wool insulation), and backing (back layer of fabric, usually one whole piece) are layered on top of one another and joined by safety pins (the traditional method), adhesive spray, or fusible batting.
3. Sewing the three layers together-- this is called quilting. Once the three layers are basted into a "quilt sandwich", hand or machine stitches permanently hold the three layers together. Quilting patterns can be very simple straight stitches from one end to the other, ranging to very complex, intricate patterns.
4. The last step is binding. In this step, a long strip of fabric is sewn around the perimeter, closing and finishing the quilt.
What are the disadvantages of applique?
The disadvantages of using an applique during your sewing project include the cost and the time needed to create the applique. Another disadvantage is that the applique may not stand up as well as an embroidered design would.
What is the demension of a king size quilt?
Cal king matress dimentions are 84 x 72 inches.
Cal king quilt dimentions are 108 x 92 inches.
Is quilting easier than crocheting?
This truly is a matter of opinion.
One could argue that crocheting is easier than knitting because there is only one needle/hook, as opposed to the two needles in knitting.
However, knitting is simpler (there is a difference between "simple" and "easy") than crocheting, having fewer basic stitches and an easier-to-understand material.
The basic stitches in crochet are easier to learn, but are also easy to mess up. The basic knitting stitches are harder to master, but once learned, are more difficult to mess up.
In all, I would recommend that younger children learn to knit, and anyone over the age of 10 to do either, though crocheting might have the advantage, since it usually takes less time to do.
How do you do a hidden stitch?
a great lil tutorial i found...
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=13016
Why are quilts considered art?
Because quilting (and other needlework) has been associated throughout history with women, it was not until the advancement of the Women's Movement and Feminism of the late 19th and 20th Centuries that quilting could be recognized as a form of true art. The modern media, including color photography, well-produced magazines, and televised documentaries and classes on quilting also focused attention and appreciation on the art. The American Bicentennial celebrations in 1976 also brought significant attention to the tradition of American Quilting and was key to promoting the quilting revival.
What is the difference between a regular sewing machine and a quilting sewing machine?
A regular sewing machine is for piecing the guilt together,
and a quilting machine is for the stitching on the top of the quilt. A regular sewing machine is for piecing the guilt together,
and a quilting machine is for the stitching on the top of the quilt.
Where can you find the November 2010 quilt of the month pattern from Wal-Mart?
go to aenathan.com look for quilt of the month... the patterns are all there...
Do you have others? I am missing
Anything before Aug 03
Nov 2003
Jan 2004
June 2004
July 2004
Oct 2004
March 2005
July 2007
Help! :)
Jacquie
What is two fat quarters of fabric equal to?
2 fat quarters would be 1/2 yard.
A fat quarter is 1/4 yard of fabric, but instead of cutting the quarter yard from selvage to selvage ( 9 inches ) it is cut at 18 inches and then cut in half. This way you have a wider piece of fabric to work with, but still have 1/4 yard.
Trapunto is a technique of adding extra dimension to quilting and applique by stuffing certain areas of the quilt. An additional layer of batting may be used or yarn may be threaded into channels of quilting for a raised look.
What makes quilts different from other textiles?
Sewing is the creation of a product by stitching pieces of fabric together; it usually refers to the creation of clothing and accessories. Quilting refers to both producing a quilt (a specific type of sewing) and a process to add insulation and texture to another product (such as a quilted vest).
How many quilt blocks are used to make a quilt?
A quilt block is an individual piece of fabric used to make the pattern of the quilt top. Many blocks are sewn together to create a quilt. Quilt pieces could be be called patches, or blocks. Usually a quilt block is assembled from several quilt pieces, though not always. They are sometimes called appliqué.
What is the century quilt by Marilyn Nelson Waniek mean?
This is a statement and not a question. Please rewrite what you want to know.
You can make it out of either paper or cloth. Paper squares can be glued to a long strip of butcher paper, or taped together to make a big quilt, and cloth squares can actually be sewn into a real quilt.
