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How do you replace a patch in the middle of a quilt?
A Beginner's Guide to Quilting Learn all of the tips, tricks and shortcuts of cutting fabric and sewing blocks in this easy-to-read guide. Unlock the Secrets of creating a beautiful quilt using this simple 9 step system. Amaze your friends with your creativity. Click here to learn more Lear ...- This question is about when seams come apart in the middle of a quilt, what can be done to fix them?
This is a difficult problem. If it is just that the stitching is coming out, you can re-sew them using a blind stitch. You could also use an overcast stitch, but your stitches would show a bit. If it is that the fabric is tearing or fraying, it kind of depends on whether it is just one of the f ...
- What makes a quilt valuable?
We were honored to have Judy Lyons, a Certified Quilt Appraiser, participate in our Eavesdrop on a Telephone Conversation. In the call, Judy shared with us how to know what makes a quilt valuable. Here are her thoughts: That’s a very broad and wide-ranging question. Determining value is a ...
- I was wondering if you can give me some advice on how to wash a quilt that I have just made.
If you have pre-washed your fabric, you should be ok to wash it in a light detergent. A couple of options might include Orvis (which can be found at quilt shops) or a phosphate-free detergent from the grocery store. The other consideration is the batting you use. Although some of the current woo ...
- Old quilt, new fabric?
Penny, Some (ok, many...) years ago I purchased a quilt up in Canada for five bucks. It's not the prettiest thing I've ever seen, but we do still use it. The backing looks like it's a flannel sheet, and it's fine. The problem is that the front squares are many different types of fabric (squares ...