ffq-lar Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 I have a lovely appliqued Baltimore album style top to quilt and have a batting question. To achieve a faux trapunto look should I load two battings? I think I saw somewhere that you can load a cotton batt and top with a thin poly batt and you can get a puffier look. I'm planning to try to McTavish around the appliques and feather the border. Am I headed in the right direction? Should I try to McTavish around the feathers? How stiff will this top be? You can tell I'm a little apprehensive!! Help! Linda Rech Olympia Wa 34 Days of rain and counting (just means I can quilt all day!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LA Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 Hey Linda, I do Faux Trapunto all the time. Depending on the weight that you want in the quilt you can approach this several different ways. #1. Use a Hobbs 80/20 or other thin cotton bat as the base, and for the top use a fluffier bat i.e. "Hobbs Poly Down", or Quilters Dream "Puff". This method will give you a "Beefier" weight & you will have to quilt the background densely to allow the "Trapunto" areas to stand out. Once the quilting is completed, you can turn the quilt over to the back & mist with water & let dry. The cotton in the base with draw up ever so slightly, creating a beautiful Trapunto on top. #2. Using just one bat, I like to use Quilters Dream "Puff". Not quite as weighty, & not as lofty for the trapunto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrna Ficken Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 For Faux trapunto I use 2 layers of Hobbs 80/20 all the time. It works well. Myrna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritathequilter Posted January 23, 2006 Report Share Posted January 23, 2006 When doing this faux trapunto do you have to flip the top over and trim away the batting in ares you odn't want it? My Milli should be here today!!!!!! Rita Canada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LA Posted January 23, 2006 Report Share Posted January 23, 2006 Hi Rita, No, that is the beauty of Faux Trapunto, *NO TRIMMING*! Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbWetzel Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 Someone told me to use Wool Batting. I bought some but haven't used it yet. I should, but until I retire I can't find the time. Barb Wetzel Ivy Corner Quilting Altoona, Iowa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LA Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 Hi Barb, The key is you can use *any* batting that has "fluff" for the Trapunto! Just depends on what fiber content you like etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrna Ficken Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 The thing to remember when you are doing Faux Trapunto is that everything will be fuller because you are not cutting away the extra batting. So it's important to sitich down the background well, to get the effect of trapunto. It looks so cool. Also keep in mind that with two layers of batting your quilt will be stiffer. Barb and Rita. Give it a try on something small. Grab a piece of fabric about 24 inch square and an 18" top fabric, get your batting a do a small sample. Here are a couple of samples of faux trapunto. http://community.webshots.com/photo/31750194/1079247472034244157QIgbFZ This on is old. Kinda fun going back looking at old photos http://community.webshots.com/photo/30758235/1055756546034244157lPVqAD Real trapunto http://community.webshots.com/photo/32082966/1032083145034244157NGXXXHKwiW Myrna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerri Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 Myrna, I love your samples. :)What kind of thread did you use on the pink silky trapunto? I love the silky look, but have wondered what thread would be best. TIA Kerri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LA Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 Hi Kerri, Here is another tid bit to whet your appetite & curiosity for trapunto! Also, take a peek at my friend Jeanette's site, http://www.jeanettesfabrictodyefor.com/photogallery_wearables.htm she has some beautiful hand dyed sateen?s, look in her gallery at what quilts have been made by Janet Fogg, she is amazing, & also teaches at MQS! The fabric is an important part of the end results, that is what I used in this vest & most of my personal quilts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LA Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 This vest was published in the "Art of McTavishing"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrna Ficken Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 Hi Karri, Thank you. I used Superior Highlight. I was playing around after moving, testing my machine. The Fabric is just a satin, It quilts up beautiful. Sometime a girl just has to play. Give it a try. Myrna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritathequilter Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 Oh my gosh Myrna!!! You're work is amazing! I spent time, taking a sneak peak at many of your photos, then bookmarked it so I can go back and take a better look. Your work is just beautiful. And it makes me so excited to get my machine so I can learn to quilt like that. I see you've quilted the TB Safe Haven quilt. I have that one all cut out right now and am ready to start sewing it. How much did you charge to do all that custom stitching on it? You did a wonderful job and made it looks so whimsical. You must be a busy gal with talent like that! :>))) Rita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrna Ficken Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 Thank you Rita!!!! Yes I am a bit busy and I love it. I have a great job. Gosh I can't remember what I charged for that quilt. It's been some time ago. Quilting sampler's like that is one of my favorite things. I teach a class " Gotta Love Samplers"( named by our very own Carla Riley) I canquilt them but I can't name them I charge by the square inch. Depending on the type of quilting. I am so excited for you . You will be quilting up a storm in no time. It's all about attuide , well a great deal about it anyway:cool: If you need any help or have question keep them coming. Myrna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerri Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 Thanks Myrna! I'm big on having fun! Linda, I recognized that vest right off, because I was reading through my Mctavish book last night before bed, no kidding, and I love your beautiful vest! Wow, that fabric is great. You girls are a real inspiration. Take Care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethvandeven Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 Hello Linda and all, I just watched Ricky Tim's Grand Fanale and there were great helpful hints about Trapunto techniques that were very interesting. He does all his quilting on a domestic machine but I found the information on the dvd a great help as there are not alot of dvd's out there for quilting of any sorts. He also shows his method for improv feathers, flames, spirils and other designes. I'm trying to absorb as much free motion technique as I can since I'm afraid of Pantos. Hope you get time to watch the dvd. Happy quilting, Beth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritathequilter Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 HI Everyone I also think the best way to learn is to just jump right in there and do it. In regrds to R Tims, I've not seen him in person but I've followed his work right from the start and that seems to be his approach as well. Just do it! I'm always amazed when someone new appearson the quilting scene and they been accomplished so quickly....some of it will certainly be God given telent but I think a lot of it is not being scared to try new things, step out of our comfort zoen and that's what I plan on doing....if my machine ever gets here! Was to be delivered on Monday, now it looks like Thur or Friday. Oh well, that gives me the weekend to have fun! Rita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbWetzel Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 Carla Riley... a great gal!....I've meant her here in DSM a couple of times. She is so much fun. Myna... your welsite has some great quilts on it. I love them... Great job. Thanks... for sharing. Barb Wetzel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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