Quilts

talbottgirls asked:


I am thinking of asking my mother-in-law to make a quilt for our new baby daughter due in September. I am really not looking forward to a character. I think I am leaning more toward a pink toile or something like that. I want it to be a timeless heirloom for her.

My mother-in-law is actually my husband’s step-mother, his mom passed away when he was 9. So my first daughter got the quilt that his mother made right before he was born. My mother-in-law (his step-mom) crocheted a pastel multicolored baby blanket for my 2nd daughter. I just want something just for the new one since they all have pieces of their own.

Shannon

Kirsten S asked:


My daughter was ironing patches on to a red shirt on top of my quilt. The heat caused the shirt to transfer some red dye to the quilt.

Gail

froggz asked:


I am looking for a design for my next quilt, preferably with either cranes or pandas. I want it to have an oriental look to it. Does anyone know of a good place to get the design or even just some cool oriental pictures that i can get ideas from?

Luis

slixty3 asked:


Usually, I like to play it safe with decorating. I typically have beige or a neutral color for bedding. I want to be more spontaneous and I have been in the bohemian phase for a while and want a comforter or quilt cover that is either patterned, more colors (preferably earthier colors), or just overall different. Is there any website or store I can go to that will have this type of style for a good price?

Zachary

grami27 asked:


A friend and I want to start an on-line quilt store. We need information about ordering inventory, initial financial requirements, shipping costs, and any tips from others who have done this.

Claude

coorissee asked:


How can I tie off a quilt top as opposed to having it stitched? I’m trying to tie a quilt top for my first grandchild (a boy!!!) and all I keep coming up with are what could become uncomfortable knots. Any immediate information on this would be greatly appreciated as “Allen” is due in mid-March.

Glen

Commie Unions =(New World Order) asked:


I mean like tying it every 2 feet ??
Do you start in the middle of the quilt and go from there.

I am planning on appliqueing baby clothes (six) 2 and 2 and 2. Can you still tie if the baby clothes are in the way?

Thanks for any help.

Russell

Mo-Mo asked:


I recently made a quilt. Each block was made into a “quilt sandwich”, in other words, each quilt was made up of a square of fabric, a square of batting, and a square of backing fabric. I would sew each individual “quilt sandwich” together, then I sewed them all together to form the total quilt. They produced a frayed look on the front and a smooth look on the back.

My question: How do I get this quilt to stop shedding? Each time I wash it, more and more of the fabric comes apart at the frayed edges. I have cotton threads everywhere, and it is making a mess.

Duane

Susan J asked:


I have a quilt with little boys carrying poles on it and my sister has one with girls in dresses. I’ve seen lots of these around and I want to make one. Does any one know a name for these quilts, or how to make them?

April

Char asked:


My mother-in-law wants to make a quilt made up of quilt boxes picturing guns for an avid collector. The boxes can be any size, 4″x4″, 5″x5″, whatever. Or, does anyone know where fabric with guns on it can be purchased? Thanks!

Michael