Archive for January, 2009

What is the best way to mark a quilt top without permanently marking it?

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

Lisa S asked: I'm hand sewing the quilt top and made my own stencils for quilt motifs. I don't want to damage the quilt I've worked so hard on.Sam

Where can I buy a Quilt that the proceeds go to cancer research?

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

notmelast asked: One of my very good friensd is getting married next month, and I am looking to buy a nice warm quilt for a wedding gift. Her mother died of cancer about 10 years ago, and I would love for the proceeds of the quilt to go toward ...

How do I make a bias quilt binding?

Saturday, January 24th, 2009

RC asked: I am making a baby quilt and need to make a self-made bias binding. I am a beginner.Monica

I need to find a way to de-flea my quilt without putting it in the wash. Any suggestions?

Saturday, January 24th, 2009

Laume asked: I can't put the quilt in the wash, it's precious to me, but need to treat my cats for fleas (now that I'm covered in bleepin' bites and get bit every night) and clean and vacuum for a few weeks, etc. What should I do with the quilt? ...

How do you sew lace eyelet edging on a baby quilt?

Wednesday, January 21st, 2009

Tammy R asked: Layers top, batting, back are already quilted together, the edges are raw right now. I am ready for the binding, but do not want to do the traditional sew binding strips on front and turn to back and handsew. I want a lace edge. I ...

Is it safe to hand wash a hand stitched quilt with regular detergent?

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009

elphaba_of_georgia asked: My grandmother stitched a quilt for me and I was wanting to wash it. If I hand wash it with regular detergent, is that safe?Tiffany

How to clean a handmade quilt?

Friday, January 16th, 2009

lawlady asked: I need to have the quilt on my bed cleaned. It is handmade and has the little yarn ties at every corner, so I think it is super delicate. It is pretty dirty because I let my 2 dogs sleep in the bed. How should I clean it ...

How do I finish paneling for a quilt?

Thursday, January 15th, 2009

Patricia G asked: I make quilts, but I have not done a lap quilt. My friend wants me to put together her lap quilt for her, but the top is just 1 piece of preprinted material. On my quilts I sew several peices together and I tie a thick string ...

Can I wash my colorful quilt cover without worrying about it losing its colors?

Monday, January 12th, 2009

luminess asked: I have the pink/multicolor version quilt cover from IKEA http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40107631 It's very bright and colorful, and I'm worried that if I wash it, the colors will bleed out and become dull. Does anyone have any suggestions for washing my quilt cover without losing its vibrance?Mary

How did they make the photo quilt in the movie Stepmom?

Tuesday, January 6th, 2009

Tracie asked: Specifically, what is the best printable fabric/ink solution. Is there somewhere I can send/email the photos and get them printed on fabric? I'd like to use the quilt everyday. Thank you!Lori