Quilts

How to print a quilt label on fabric using computer?

Sunday, November 30th, 2008

Laura R asked: I want to print out a label on a quilt with words and photo, using my computer and inkjet printer. How do you print on fabric, and what do you do to set the ink so it won't run or fade?Edwin

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Does anyone have pattern for a quilt block of a baby cowboy with a stick horse?

Sunday, November 30th, 2008

mattsarmymom74820 asked: I saw this years ago at a quilt show. The blocks were appliqued, Sunbonnet Sue style. A baby in a diaper wearing cowboy boots and Dads cowboy hat, down over the ears hiding the face, in profile, astraddle a stick horse.Ruben

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I have a cheap down quilt I bought from Target. Can I wash it in the washing machine?

Friday, November 21st, 2008

mandym82 asked: I don't have the care tag for the quilt, and I was hoping to put it in the washing machine to wash it. When I need to dry it, can it go in the dryer or do I need to air dry it?Raymond

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How many of you have made a Tshirt Quilt?

Friday, November 21st, 2008

jrealitytv asked: I am making my 1st Tshirt quilt and am wondering... *how many of you (yes or no anser's only) have made one? *And how long (time wise) has it taken you if you remember to make a Tshirt Quilt? * How many Tshirt did you use to make a tshirt quilt? Please ...

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How do I get the running colors out of my homemade cotton quilt?

Tuesday, November 11th, 2008

Carol J asked: 20 years ago I made a machine sewn, cotton gingham patchwork quilt. For 10 years it lay in storage and then I started using it. I washed it occasionally with no problem. We have just moved to Minnesota and I have had to start ...

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How would you make a quilt with cotton jersey?

Thursday, November 6th, 2008

lms asked: I thought of using Wonder Under, but since it's double sided fusing, I would have to have three layers (the cotton jersey, wonder under, and another layer of misc. fabric backing). I am making a quilt out of old clothes made of cotton jersey. Any ideas ...

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Why do you have to cut the backing of a quilt bigger than the patchwork?

Saturday, November 1st, 2008

flumen333 asked: This is my first time making a quilt. Everything I have read says to cut the backing of my quilt at least 3" bigger all around. I can understand this for machine quilting, but I don't understand how this is important for hand quilting, especially if you are ...

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