Grammie Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 Where can I find some clear instructions on Blocking a large quilt top? I believe I know but wanted to be sure. I have a Wool batting in the quilt and the fabrics have not been washed. Any suggestions on addressing this would be appreciated. I will not be doing it but wanted to include the instuctions for my customer on how to. ( unless she requests I do it) Thanks Grammie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 I have seen it on Simply Quilts and I was in a workshop with Karen McTavish and she talked about it, but I don't know where to tell you to find instructions. I am a huge internet nut, find all kinds of stuff there - you might want to google it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LA Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 Hey Tammie! I have had great luck with blocking with "pink board" or insulation board. It comes in 4 X 8 sheets, & very affordable! You should be able to purchase it at your local building supply store. Then I pinned some printed grid interfacing onto the board for reference points. When ever I want to block a quilt, I mist the quilt, & use "T-pins" to pin on the lines of the grid, I am able to accurately target the exact measurement this way. I place a fan on the quilt for a few days, & it dries perfect! The foam in the insulation board works like a charm allowing air between the surface of the board & the quilt so it dries quicker. Then when it is not in use for blocking, I have it up on the wall in my studio for my design wall, the fabric sticks to the grid interfacing really well. Anyway, for what it is worth, give it a try, I have had judges compliment me on the precision of the "square-ness" of my quilts, so hey, I am happy camper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grammie Posted July 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 Thanks abunch everyone. Linda that's a perfect idea. I will get some this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jhend Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 Linda, Cool idea, I'm impressed. Haven't had to block a quilt yet, but I can see I'm going to have make another trip to Home Depot. Thanks Joanne/BeeStitched Quilting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 Regarding blocking, Ricky Tims is advertising a new 2 hour DVD on the subject. rickytims.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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