Two more veterans quilts are quilted! I'm not positive, but I think these were made by Margaret. I quilted these with the stars and ribbons pantograph and red thread. I have really gotten my money's worth out of this panto. I decided I was a little bored with it so I treated myself to two new pantographs this weekend. I'm looking forward to having something a little different to quilt when they arrive. The next two are loaded and I've started the quilting. They will be done by the end of the week. Here's a little side project I've worked on the past couple of days.
We buy the veterans backing fabric by the bolt. I cut it in 2 yard lengths and each of those pieces is enough for 2 quilts. The bolt is 15 yards so there's always a yard left over. I can cut those pieces in half and stitch them back together in a different orientation and get a backing big enough for 1 quilt. I had a stack of "ends" and got them all fixed up to make 6 single quilt backs. Now I'm going to go through that stack of batting strips (left over from quilting other veterans quilts) and piece them together to make batting for the singles. It will be like getting 6 free quilts quilted. I'm going to try to use these for the next few quilts.
Kay Welch
6/25/2024 11:35:20 am
You show us how to get the most and best use out of the "leftovers" from backings and batting. I have been using my scrap batting for placemats - mainly because I've been to lazy to piece the batting. I only quilt smaller projects and small quilts. I'm having my cataract done this week, so I have to lay off heavy lifting for at least a week. I've made up some kits to sew for my community service contribution. It'll keep me occupied.
Jude
6/25/2024 11:52:38 am
Great quilts!
Cheryl
6/25/2024 04:20:00 pm
I love those quilts. Did she use the leftover triangles from the first quilt in the second quilt? Brillant!
Gene Black
6/26/2024 06:56:40 am
You seem to be staying busy, even without the business. Before long, you will wonder how you found time for the business.
Mary Anne
6/28/2024 05:37:11 pm
I don't do big quilts of course, but I still 'franken-stitch' batting pieces together so nothing goes to waste. A couple more patriotic quilts to add to the veteran's quilts - nice. Comments are closed.
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I'm Vicki Welsh and I've been making things as long as I can remember. I used to be a garment maker but transitioned to quilts about 20 years ago. Currently I'm into fabric dyeing, quilting, Zentangle, fabric postcards, fused glass and mosaic. I document my adventures here. Categories
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