Archive for June, 2010

Do new bed quilts need to be washed before use?

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

Michael asked: in regards to pure wool quits with cotton stitched cover just worried about possible chemicals used to treat fabric, and wondering if these chemicals will cure away after a certain period. bugsnthings - I'm guessing you're the type who never washes your new clothes, even after years of use?Rheem Gas ...

Hw to get blood out of an expensive quilt?

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

DiAMONDeyes asked: Last night my friend slept over and bled ALLLLl over my Pottery Barn quilt, and it leaked all the way through. This was about six hours ago, but how can I get the stain out? The quilt is pink and has pictures all over it so bleaching it ...

How do I get my quilts published in magazines?

Monday, June 28th, 2010

Abby S asked: I have been quilting for several years, and started long arm quilting 4 years ago. This summer I won 2 second place ribbons at the Iowa State Fair, and 6 quilts that I long armed placed at the state fair. How would I go about getting my ...

How do you hang a baby quilt on the wall without using nails or tacs?

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

Tabbitatt asked: My friend made us a quilt for our baby which we cant use yet but I wanted to hang it on the wall. I dont want to puncture the edges with nails or tacs and was hoping there was a way to do this without damaging the ...

Where can I find a dragon image large enough to turn into a quilt? Possibly a wall hanging?

Sunday, June 20th, 2010

Txlady asked: I want to do a quilt with a dragon image and need to find like a wall hanging to to do this, where can i find one?Instant Hot Water Heater

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

Penny Halgren asked: America's economic news has been rather grim lately: prices at the gas pump and grocery store, unemployment, and home foreclosures have all been on the rise.What a great time to start a quilting related business!Why would anyone want to start a craft related business right now in ...

Does anyone know where I can have OLD quilts repaired?

Saturday, June 12th, 2010

mayihelpyou asked: I have a few quilts that were my great aunts and great grandmothers that I would like to have repaired. One is semi-finished and the other two need repairs.Wagner Paint Sprayers

What is the easiest way to finish a quilt?

Saturday, June 12th, 2010

Savannah asked: Now that I've got my top piece done, I'm really confused on how to finish it. As this is my first quilt, please use simple and straightforward instructions. Also, I've heard that you can use either batting or flannel for the middle piece, is there an advantage/disadvantage to ...

where do you learn to make quilts and sew?

Friday, June 11th, 2010

crystal asked: I love things made by hand.I think it the most special gift one could receive.Where could I learn how to sew and make quilts? I am in Houston...for the people that do this,where did you learn?Custom Home Closet Designs

How do I get Pitcher of my quilts on the internet for sale?

Thursday, June 10th, 2010

Brenda C asked: I am a very good quilt maker I have my own style and patternsConcrete Floor Paint