34 posts tagged with quilting.
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Going batty about batting.
Intermediate sewing filter: Questions about batting. [more inside]
Equipment recommendation for a new quilter
My wife has recently taken up a hobby of quilting, and has told me she needs some high quality scissors, rotary cutter and a (self-healing???) cutting mat. A few more details inside, but I'm generally just looking for recommendations of some high quality equipment to buy for her. [more inside]
What's this fabric?
Can anyone help ID this mystery fabric? Probably cotton canvas or quilting cotton, possibly from a Japanese fabric company as the original source is a sewist located in Europe who likes to use Japanese fabrics.
Restoring old "no-sew" applique
How can I restore 20+ year old "no-sew" applique (using fabric paint to seal the edges) to a usable and washable condition, preferably using traditional sewn applique for durability? Details inside. [more inside]
I did not get into this for the gear, I got into it for results
How did people in the olden days cut precise quilt pieces without Olfa rulers and rotary cutters? I’d like to cut reasonably precise pieces without tools beyond scissors and a regular ruler. Is there a book about this? Any kind of detailed instruction? I’d prefer pictures to video but I’ll take either. [more inside]
sixteenth century american gold and european textile costs
I have a story in my head but I don't know if it's true. When europeans came to central and south america in the 16th century, they found gold used as a decorative foil because the natives had no use for it besides decoration. Buildings were covered in it. At the same time, textile was one of the most expensive commodities in europe because it was incredibly time consuming to make. What might be the comparative cost of gold to the incas vs. textile to the spanish? [more inside]
Quilter? I barely know her!
I’m an “advanced beginner” in quilting (I’ve made a handful of completed quilts, know the lingo, follow a fair amount of social media), and I’m having trouble finding enough quilt patterns. Quilters of MeFi, what are your sources? [more inside]
looking for bedcovers from weavers, quilters, and craftspeople
I'm in the market for some new bedding and I thought it'd be nice to support craftspeople and small weaving/sewing/quilting businesses (and hopefully get something nice and long-lasting in the process). I'm sure Etsy or Folksy have at least a few good ones, but I'm not well-versed enough to look at a quilt or woven blanket and say "that's quality work right there." Can anyone suggest either shops to look in or people to buy from, online or in the NYC area? A few more details inside. [more inside]
Where are these fancy pants?
Recently I've seen a few people wearing sweatpants/joggers with an elaborate allover quilted pattern. Who makes these? Where can I get them? [more inside]
Month-long house and garden projects for greater self-suffiency?
What are some simple-ish house and garden projects I can undertake in the course of a month? Now that I am a homeowner, I want to expand my gardening, sewing, and culinary skills that were previously limited by living in tiny apartments. I want to design a year-long self-guided series of month-long projects to help increase my skills towards greater self-sufficiency. Bonus points for book, video, and blog recommendations. [more inside]
Help me help my wife buy a sewing machine
My wife is intermediate level at sewing, mostly making quilts and small simple garments (think pet clothes). Her cheap Singer sewing machine broke, and now she's having "analysis paralysis" trying to decide on a new one. Help! [more inside]
Gifts for a quilter
My mom is a quilter, so I'd like to get her something that she wouldn't necessarily get for herself as a christmas gift. [more inside]
Where are your favorite quilting blogs?
I have been getting into quilting lately, and I love looking at pictures of beautiful quilts out there that other people have made. Do you have any quilt blogs that you follow and love? [more inside]
advice for sewing baby blankets
I love sewing small burp cloths and baby quilts for friends. But I'm hitting a wall, where friends are having babies faster than I can churn out little quilts. If you have some experience sewing or quilting, can you help me figure out a better method with decent results? These aren't meant to be heirloom pieces, just heartfelt and unique small blankets or quilts to welcome a new baby and brighten their days. [more inside]
Where is this vest from?
I'm wondering about the origins of a handmade quilted & embroidered vest. The front is beautifully embroidered with birds and flowers, while the back has several circular sections with layered/3D quilting. [more inside]
Long time quilter / sewing machine noob: help enable my free-motion!
Can I use any old free-motion presser foot with my sewing machine, or do I need to stick with the same manufacturer? If the former, can you help me figure out which kind I'm looking for? If the latter, can you tell me where to find one that's not part of a kit? [more inside]
Help me quilt my quilt.
I made a quilt, my second ever. I have no idea what colour thread to quilt it with. [more inside]
Is this quilt crazy?
I would like to make a person a quilt for Christmas. I have basic sewing knowledge but I have not done any quilting beyond sewing squares together to make pillows. Is this a feasible project, and where do I start? [more inside]
QUILTING HELP!… or really just advice.
i'm making my first quilt and would like to hear input on various batting options. this is a non-patchwork quilt meant to emulate all of the luxury bedding i've lately become obsessed with but can't afford to buy. i want the softest most luxurious quilt i can get. non-pieced, straight forward top with simple quilting and ties. i'm in the shopping stage now and will be using linen, silk or a linen/silk blend for the top and backing and i want an equally soft batting. [more inside]
How can I save this disintegrating quilt?
We have an old quilt with sentimental value that needs some serious help. [more inside]
About to throw in the throw
During the Missoni for Target craze a few years ago, I managed to score the most coveted item--a quilted fleece throw. I only got one. There are three inhabitants of our house fighting over it, including the cat, who is usually the one who gets to use it. Help me find or make something similar. [more inside]
What color thread should I use for quilting?
Sewing Links for Home Decor/Pattern projects
Sewing and Curtains [more inside]
Will it quilt?
How can I tell if vintage fabric (some lovely old printed tablecloths with no labels) is 100% cotton? [more inside]
Sewing Machine Recommendatio Needed
I am looking for a good sewing machine brand/model to start sewing with. [more inside]
Art Fundamentals 101 for a quilter
I need Art Fundamentals 101 -- what books should I get?
I need to learn more about color (mixing, harmony, schemes), value, composition, and perspective. The trick is that I will not (primarily) be applying what I learn to any particular painting medium but rather to quilt art. What books can help me study me the fundamentals of art? [more inside]
Gifts for quilters?
Perfect gift for middle aged step-mother who is really, really into quilting? [more inside]
Bike quilt patterns?
Where can I find patterns for quilts that feature bicycles or bicycle parts? [more inside]
CraftFilter: How to attach applique with embroidery, for dummies.
Crafters, please help. What I'm trying to do is apparently called "applique" and "embroidering," as part of a quilt project. I'm totally clueless and kinda need to finish today. [more inside]
Not your grandma's quilt
Super-novice quilter. Looking for dumbed-down basic quilting instructions as well as resources for quilts you wouldn't find on granny's rocker or in a log cabin. [more inside]
Quilting for Lazy Non-Quilters
Are there services to assemble your quilt squares for you? In other words, can I pay someone to make a quilt out of a bunch of decorated squares of fabric that I provide? [more inside]
Where do the quilters hang out?
What are the preeminent online resources for quilters? [more inside]
Help a poor girl buy a kick-ass sewing machine.
What's a good sewing machine for a beginner quilter (and sewer, but at the moment I really just want to quilt)? [more inside]
Help me be crafty by quilting...
I am interested in learning how to quilt, from scratch, with no experience whatsoever. [more inside]
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