during my years of creating quilts, I've been asked plenty of questions. However , there are a few questions that pop up more frequently than others. I have drawn these together in a simple guide for how to make a patchwork quilt in the event you have a couple of similar questions!
How Do I Start?
This is an amazingly simple one. The very first thing you will need is sufficient scrap material to complete a quilt. The most basic equipment you will need is a stitching machine, a rotary cutter, ruler that measures both inches and centimetres and a mat to cover the surface you'll be working on.
From there, you'll need to measure out each piece and work out a design. Once you get started you'll have a hard time stopping!
Can I put a quilt in the washer?
This is not a straightforward one to answer, simply due to the big range of materials that could be used to make an one of these quilts.
Inspect the quilt is there any materials that would not hold up well in a machine? Leather, Vinyl and suede do not work too well in a washer. Also keep an eye peeled for any decorations, studs or pretty bits on the quilt that could come off in the machine.
If it hasn't been washed before, you need to pay attention to one special thing that will occur when it is washed. Once the quilt has been through the machine, the material will shrink slightly, resulting in a tiny bit of puckering and stretching round the stitching.
This is also a good way to test if the quilt has been through the wash before. If it has and it doesn't look worse for wear, you can assume it's going to be ok to go through again.
If in any doubt, its always safer to wash it by hand.
Where Can I get a Patchwork Quilt Made?
There are a considerable number of places on the Net that will make you a quilt to order. As I make my own, there aren't any places that I've tried and as such, cannot attest for the quality, however a fast Internet search will turn up lots of places that may do it for you.
My advice is always check to determine if a pal or family member can do it or know of someone that can. These ones generally turn out better.
I am going to be doing more patchwork quilt FAQ's in the near future, so keep your eyes peeled.
How Do I Start?
This is an amazingly simple one. The very first thing you will need is sufficient scrap material to complete a quilt. The most basic equipment you will need is a stitching machine, a rotary cutter, ruler that measures both inches and centimetres and a mat to cover the surface you'll be working on.
From there, you'll need to measure out each piece and work out a design. Once you get started you'll have a hard time stopping!
Can I put a quilt in the washer?
This is not a straightforward one to answer, simply due to the big range of materials that could be used to make an one of these quilts.
Inspect the quilt is there any materials that would not hold up well in a machine? Leather, Vinyl and suede do not work too well in a washer. Also keep an eye peeled for any decorations, studs or pretty bits on the quilt that could come off in the machine.
If it hasn't been washed before, you need to pay attention to one special thing that will occur when it is washed. Once the quilt has been through the machine, the material will shrink slightly, resulting in a tiny bit of puckering and stretching round the stitching.
This is also a good way to test if the quilt has been through the wash before. If it has and it doesn't look worse for wear, you can assume it's going to be ok to go through again.
If in any doubt, its always safer to wash it by hand.
Where Can I get a Patchwork Quilt Made?
There are a considerable number of places on the Net that will make you a quilt to order. As I make my own, there aren't any places that I've tried and as such, cannot attest for the quality, however a fast Internet search will turn up lots of places that may do it for you.
My advice is always check to determine if a pal or family member can do it or know of someone that can. These ones generally turn out better.
I am going to be doing more patchwork quilt FAQ's in the near future, so keep your eyes peeled.
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