NollR Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 Hi all, Need some advice on a customer quilt. It's the Thimbleberries House & Garden quilt from a few years back. I'm quilting this for a shop owner who had it made for her. The girl did an OK job piecing it, but some of the large borders on it are puckery & puffy (For those of you familiar with this pattern there are a ton of borders on this). I told the owner that I would have to use a somewhat puffy batting to help ease the puffiness out. I'm going to use So Fine thread in the top & bottom and do freehand loops & swirls overall. I'm thinking of Hobb's 80/20 premium or Quilter's Dream Poly Select. The quilt is huge 97 x 118, so I don't want to add any extra unnecessary wieght. Any thoughts on these or other battings for this quilt? Thanks everyone in advance. I really appreciate all the things that I learn here. Roseann Noll Phoenix Rose Quilts Elysburg, PA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 I would go for QD Puff or QD Wool. They are both light and puffier than the QD Dream Poly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 I would like to try those two battings as well but our LQS do not carry either of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 I have to order them on line, as I can't find anyone around here who carries them. I can't buy directly from Quilters Dream (I'm not a business), so I have to buy from a 3rd party and pay way too much. But, I love QD batting, so I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 I agree with Sandra. I like QD poly select too but it is heavier than Dpuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 My experience with Thimbleberries is that they can be more subtle colors, even a little darker than most, a homespun feel, that's to say that a little heavier batting would not be a negative addition. I wouldn't worry about weight, and I have also found that QD poly isn't any heavier than WN or QD Select. Dream Puff is rather light. Dream Wool is very light, but spendy. To eliminate fullness and puckers, in my opinion, the QD Poly would be just fine if that is what you have to work with. If your customer wants a natural fiber, the wool would be my next choice. OR the QD select cotton. Use those tips and tricks like bead board borders, starch and steam, etc. Bottom line: if money is no object, use wool. If availability is an issue, use what is close at hand. If it's personal choice, use what you love. And don't forget to post a picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 I quilted one Thimbleberries quilt just like that, and you are right, the borders are wavy and there are some other issues at the quilt center. I used Quilters Dream 70/30 and I exercised lots of patience and used spray starch to shrink the "bubbles" and "waves". The quilt turned out really good and I was happy about the result and so as the customer. Corey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NollR Posted July 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Hi All, Thanks for the advice. I decided to go with Quilter's Dream Wool. I didn't have the king size in stock, so I ordered it from Quilter's Dream (they are great to work with). Since it's my first sample to promote my business through a local quilt shop, I really wanted to make sure the quilt will be great! I'll quilt it after our vacation and post a picture then (oh no not again!) Thanks again Roseann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerriVB Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 I used QD wool with this quilt and it turned out lucious!! Just don't steam the borders while it is on the frame with the wool batting as it can shrink the puff of the batting--i know I have done it--lucky it was one of my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sams Mom Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 FYI So Fine 423 is the perfect thread for Thimbleberriers. It blends with all of the fabrics in the line. I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Saundra, If you're ever in the Virginia Beach area, give me a call. I have an account with Quilter's Dream and would be willing to order and pick up QD for you. Their business is just 3 streets away from me. You can get QD from ladies on here and equilter has it for a fair price (www.equilter.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NollR Posted August 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Hi everyone, After about 7-8 hours total time (loading, testing the tension and actual quilting), I finished this quilt. I did use Quilter's Dream Wool and it turned out really nice. I'll post pictures on my Webshots to show the before (with the puckers) and the after (most of the waves came out). I used So Fine thread in Gondola Gold color and did freehand loops & swirls to help ease the fullness out. I think it turned out really nice. I didn't want to do anything too fancy since the quilt is busy to begin with, plus i needed to work the waves out. I think it turned wonderful. Thanks Roseann Noll Phoenix Rose Quilts Elysburg, PA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 we need a link to your webshots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Roseann...its not nice to tease us...where's your link?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NollR Posted August 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Sorry everyone. Now that the kids are back in school I have a little more time to organize things. As promised here's the pictures of this quilt that I did for a customer. She was very pleased with it, as was I. Thanks for all the advice! Hope this helps others! Follow this link to my webshots albums! http://community.webshots.com/user/phoenixrosequilts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 So are you now a huge wool fan? I love it. It just gives quilts such nice loft. nice job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NollR Posted August 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 I was VERY happy with it and will probably use it alot for personal quilts since I can purchase it wholesale. I know that some customers for certain quilts wouldn't want to pay the extra price for it, but for getting puckers out it's well worth it! Roseann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 Your quilt looks great. I have one of those quilts sitting here to do. It is mine, from the Thimbleberries Club a few years ago, but I just haven't gotten around to quilting it yet. Custom...or...all-over? That has been my question, so it's still sitting here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NollR Posted August 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 I know that with every Thimbleberries club they suggest custom options to quilt it. That wouldn't have worked for this quilt because of the puckers etc. I've also realized that some Thimbleberries quilts are really busy with the prints and patterns that an overall really works well and looks great. Why make more work for yourself than necessary? As far as customers go, I'll do pretty much what they request if it's possible for the quilt with the understanding that custom it's much more expensive than overall. You'll get that quilt done! Post a picture when it's finished! I love to see other people's Thimbleberries quilts! Roseann Noll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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