hummingbird 0 Posted September 3, 2005 Report Share Posted September 3, 2005 I need some advice ladies. I have a quilt to do and it is totally "homespun". Top & back. Has anyone done this before & if so, what is your advice? Did you run into any special problems with it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LindaN 0 Posted September 6, 2005 Report Share Posted September 6, 2005 Homespuns are fine and quilt up like anything else, but as a looser weave you want to find a batting that won't break down or beard. I also try very hard to NOT make a mistake when using homespuns; the loose weave makes it harder to rip out stitches without picking up part of the fabric weave. Make sure the client has all of the seams secure, and don't handle it any more than you have to. It ravels. If you find a seam allowance to be too narrow you can tuck it in with little bit of Steam a Seam. I'd use a Hobbs Heirloom, or 100% cotton batt with a scrim of some sort for this project. QD Poly will beard, and Soft and Bright will too. JMO. Linda Norton, INdiana Ult I w/IS2K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TinaCollins 1 Posted September 14, 2005 Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 Well, I am probably a day late and a dollar short to help you any... but I'll throw it out anyway in case someone has a homespun fabric quilt to do: I'll add to Linda's good post that you will get a lot of "fuzz" in your bobbin area from the homespun fabric too. Make sure to clean with every bobbin change. Those little lint bunnies will find every tiny space to hide in!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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