Archive for December, 2008

How can I hang a knitted quilt in my daughter’s bedroom?

Sunday, December 28th, 2008

lightthenight asked: My daughter got a beautiful hand knitted quilt from my aunt when she was a baby I have been cherishing the quilt and now that she is six and with her own bedroom I would love to hang it on the wall. The quilt is knitted and ...

What kind of paint can i use to put on a quilt?

Saturday, December 27th, 2008

Naky247 asked: I have a project for my studens and we are making a quilt, and I want my students to paint on the quilt for display. What kind of paint or makers could i use on the quilt that wont bleed or look yucky? if there is any? Does ...

What is the recommended height for the quilt to be?

Friday, December 26th, 2008

busymakingcrafts asked: I just bought a Nolting fun quilter. Never longarmed before. What is the recommended height for the quilt to be?? My back has really been bothering me since I started "practicing".Eddie

How big does my quilt need to be?

Monday, December 22nd, 2008

Dan Rather asked: Okay. I wanna make a really big comfy quilt for my boyfriend for Christmas. How big does it need to be and will someone please explain how and what to stuff it with? I've sewn quilts before and stuff but I've forgotten a good size is ...

What type of quilt should I do for my first one?

Saturday, December 20th, 2008

BUBBLES asked: Buy a pattern or get one off the internet or make my own? How long should I give myself realstically to make my first quilt- queen size. Or should I start with a twin? I have a textile and fashion design degree so I sew clothing. My sewing ...

How do I get permanent marker off my new gorgeous quilt?

Friday, December 19th, 2008

momof slobs asked: My 2 year old daughter got hold of the marker and scribbled all over my new quilt. Of course, I don't even have to tell you that this is the first time I'm using the quilt. The background of the quilt is an aqua blue and the ...

How do I make sure my quilt will be square when Im finished?

Tuesday, December 16th, 2008

Wanda S asked: I finished a long time quilt project and was dissapointed because it wasnt square..I used polyester material and a quilting frame..Kyle

What are fun ways to make personalized quilt blocks?

Monday, December 15th, 2008

acaschato asked: I want to make 12X12 inch quilt blocks and need some fun creative ideas. I have never done this before, but want to personalize each block. This will be an Xmas gift and I don't have a lot of spare time so I am not looking ...

What is a good way to get melted cheese off of a delicate, fancy quilt?

Saturday, December 13th, 2008

aanstalokaniskiodov_nikolai asked: I often use my blankets and such to wipe up massive food spills. The other day I microwaved some cheese, but I heated it up so much that it was more of a liquid than solid. The plate was very hot from being overheated; so, I ...

What stitch is used for piecing together the backing of a quilt?

Friday, December 12th, 2008

Mike asked: The backing I want to use on my quilt is too small so I am using two pieces and would like to know the best sticch for this.Terri