Old Quilt Answers
I have a very old quilt that has been past down in my family. I have seen frames that hang on the wall...?
Q. I have looked every where for one. If anyone has any ideas where I may find one please let me know.
Asked by aarcher_mage - Tue Aug 19 12:22:17 2008 - Hobbies & Crafts - 3 Answers - Comments
A. My husband made one for me after his father passed on a very old family quilt. Here is a link to some that are very similar to mine. I per this type of hanger, its more of a clamp because the whole length of the quilt is squeezed between 2 pieces of wood. This keeps the quilt from being stretched irregularly. I found a website that has some very reasonably priced $1.10 per foot. You might inquire about how many knobs he would put on your size quilt. My full size quilt has 5 knobs on it. An odd number looks better as well. You might also find one at an Amish furniture store. They always have good quality items, but they can be quite pricey. Mine has been hanging behind our tv console for several years and still looks great.
Answered by Teri - Tue Aug 19 18:10:18 2008
Q. I have looked every where for one. If anyone has any ideas where I may find one please let me know.
Asked by aarcher_mage - Tue Aug 19 12:22:17 2008 - Hobbies & Crafts - 3 Answers - Comments
A. My husband made one for me after his father passed on a very old family quilt. Here is a link to some that are very similar to mine. I per this type of hanger, its more of a clamp because the whole length of the quilt is squeezed between 2 pieces of wood. This keeps the quilt from being stretched irregularly. I found a website that has some very reasonably priced $1.10 per foot. You might inquire about how many knobs he would put on your size quilt. My full size quilt has 5 knobs on it. An odd number looks better as well. You might also find one at an Amish furniture store. They always have good quality items, but they can be quite pricey. Mine has been hanging behind our tv console for several years and still looks great.
Answered by Teri - Tue Aug 19 18:10:18 2008
What is the best way to preserve a very old baby quilt.?
Q. It is affectionately called "kitty blanket". It was my sister's then her sons, then mine and then my daughters until I took it from my youngest at age four. My daughter is storing it for me, but I want it back and preserved.
Asked by Lin s - Thu Mar 8 22:02:25 2007 - Decorating & Remodeling - 3 Answers - Comments
A. If you want to display it, use a shadow box. If you want to preserve it, roll it up, don't fold, and put it in a cloth bag (pillow case) in a place that gets no sun or moisture.
Answered by saaanen - Fri Mar 9 07:32:25 2007
Q. It is affectionately called "kitty blanket". It was my sister's then her sons, then mine and then my daughters until I took it from my youngest at age four. My daughter is storing it for me, but I want it back and preserved.
Asked by Lin s - Thu Mar 8 22:02:25 2007 - Decorating & Remodeling - 3 Answers - Comments
A. If you want to display it, use a shadow box. If you want to preserve it, roll it up, don't fold, and put it in a cloth bag (pillow case) in a place that gets no sun or moisture.
Answered by saaanen - Fri Mar 9 07:32:25 2007
Remove musty smell from an old quilt?
Q. I recently found a quilt made out of old ties. I found it while cleaning out an elderly family members house, and can only assume it was made by my great great grandmother. It was being kept in a box in the attic with a few other blankets. All the other blankets suffered damage from mice, but the quilt was on the bottom. The only problem is that it smells awful! It has a horrible musty smell to it. I don't have much experience with quilts, especially old ones. There were some decorative yarn pieces sewn on, but many of them fell off when we simply picked it up. The fabric itself seems to be in good shape. I tried to look up the best way to remove smells and I came across many differing opinions. Some recommended airing it out in the shade… [cont.]
Asked by orangeskye - Wed Sep 29 13:11:53 2010 - Cleaning & Laundry - 7 Answers - Comments
A. You can't wash it. You'll ruin it. No water at all. Ask anyone who has washed a man's tie what happened to the tie. Just air it out. I'd do it in the sun on a windy day. The sun will do NO harm for 4-6 hours. The other option is to ship it to a fabric conservator for complete repair.
Answered by saaanen - Wed Sep 29 13:53:31 2010
Q. I recently found a quilt made out of old ties. I found it while cleaning out an elderly family members house, and can only assume it was made by my great great grandmother. It was being kept in a box in the attic with a few other blankets. All the other blankets suffered damage from mice, but the quilt was on the bottom. The only problem is that it smells awful! It has a horrible musty smell to it. I don't have much experience with quilts, especially old ones. There were some decorative yarn pieces sewn on, but many of them fell off when we simply picked it up. The fabric itself seems to be in good shape. I tried to look up the best way to remove smells and I came across many differing opinions. Some recommended airing it out in the shade… [cont.]
Asked by orangeskye - Wed Sep 29 13:11:53 2010 - Cleaning & Laundry - 7 Answers - Comments
A. You can't wash it. You'll ruin it. No water at all. Ask anyone who has washed a man's tie what happened to the tie. Just air it out. I'd do it in the sun on a windy day. The sun will do NO harm for 4-6 hours. The other option is to ship it to a fabric conservator for complete repair.
Answered by saaanen - Wed Sep 29 13:53:31 2010
How do I get old T-shirts white? They are from sports events-cross country etc. I want to make a quilt out of?
Q. what do I use to get old t-shirts white, less dingy. I want to make a quilt from them ,but they look bad.
Asked by quilter carol - Sat May 9 18:39:41 2009 - Cleaning & Laundry - 4 Answers - Comments
A. soak them in dishwasher detergent an hot water b4 washing if that dont work try oxyclean an hotwater b4 washing
Answered by Mel - Sat May 9 20:05:35 2009
Q. what do I use to get old t-shirts white, less dingy. I want to make a quilt from them ,but they look bad.
Asked by quilter carol - Sat May 9 18:39:41 2009 - Cleaning & Laundry - 4 Answers - Comments
A. soak them in dishwasher detergent an hot water b4 washing if that dont work try oxyclean an hotwater b4 washing
Answered by Mel - Sat May 9 20:05:35 2009
Question about a Quilt?
Q. I have a old quilt that my Great grandparents made for a Christmas back in 1999. The outside is in really good condition but the inside is all bunched up, What can I do to fix this? is there a way to "restuff" the Quilt? Any help would be wonderful!
Asked by Christine H - Thu Apr 19 23:47:20 2007 - Decorating & Remodeling - 2 Answers - Comments
A. If the batting (the padding inside the quilt) is not stitched down then you can open up the side of the quilt and re-do the padding. You can probably get a professional to do this for you.
Answered by REnate - Fri Apr 20 00:04:09 2007
Q. I have a old quilt that my Great grandparents made for a Christmas back in 1999. The outside is in really good condition but the inside is all bunched up, What can I do to fix this? is there a way to "restuff" the Quilt? Any help would be wonderful!
Asked by Christine H - Thu Apr 19 23:47:20 2007 - Decorating & Remodeling - 2 Answers - Comments
A. If the batting (the padding inside the quilt) is not stitched down then you can open up the side of the quilt and re-do the padding. You can probably get a professional to do this for you.
Answered by REnate - Fri Apr 20 00:04:09 2007
Should I make a quilt out of old shirts?
Q. I just graduated from high school and I'm moving away for college next year. As I'm packing, I realize I have a lot of shirts from church retreats, camps, school activities, sports, etc., that I don't wear anymore. Would it be a waste of shirts to make a large quilt out of my shirts so that I can bring a little bit of home with me to college? Or should I just donate all my shirts instead, and people who can't afford shirts could have something to wear?
Asked by leo_grl115 - Sun Jul 11 04:32:39 2010 - Hobbies & Crafts - 5 Answers - Comments
A. If you donate the shirts to a thrift store there is no guarantee they will not be purchased to make a t-shirt quilt - so make a "memory quilt" and what you do not use, donate. How to do it -
Answered by - Sun Jul 11 15:16:30 2010
Q. I just graduated from high school and I'm moving away for college next year. As I'm packing, I realize I have a lot of shirts from church retreats, camps, school activities, sports, etc., that I don't wear anymore. Would it be a waste of shirts to make a large quilt out of my shirts so that I can bring a little bit of home with me to college? Or should I just donate all my shirts instead, and people who can't afford shirts could have something to wear?
Asked by leo_grl115 - Sun Jul 11 04:32:39 2010 - Hobbies & Crafts - 5 Answers - Comments
A. If you donate the shirts to a thrift store there is no guarantee they will not be purchased to make a t-shirt quilt - so make a "memory quilt" and what you do not use, donate. How to do it -
Answered by - Sun Jul 11 15:16:30 2010
How an I make a quilt out of my sons old baby clothes?
Q. i want to make a quilt out of my sons old baby clothes but i dont know how can anyone help me?
Asked by Christina E - Tue Jun 3 02:23:28 2008 - Newborn & Baby - 4 Answers - Comments
A. What a great idea. You can look for patterns or desig something of your own. They have plastic blocks to guide for cutting but card board cut outs work also. There is the basic Crazy design , squares, triangles, oblong, where seams just go all directions , over lapping till you get to size you want then measure off straight and finish. There is the basic checkerboard effect of dark/light/dark squares. You do this in strips of same size squares, then attach stips to each other. Either way, lay it out before sewing or just pin to see how it will look. After top is finished , check all seams for loose areas and adjustments. Purchase batting(flat cotton roll) at fabric area. Tack to back side by hand and all sides. Check for smoothness as you… [cont.]
Answered by Texas granny turtle - Tue Jun 3 02:36:55 2008
Q. i want to make a quilt out of my sons old baby clothes but i dont know how can anyone help me?
Asked by Christina E - Tue Jun 3 02:23:28 2008 - Newborn & Baby - 4 Answers - Comments
A. What a great idea. You can look for patterns or desig something of your own. They have plastic blocks to guide for cutting but card board cut outs work also. There is the basic Crazy design , squares, triangles, oblong, where seams just go all directions , over lapping till you get to size you want then measure off straight and finish. There is the basic checkerboard effect of dark/light/dark squares. You do this in strips of same size squares, then attach stips to each other. Either way, lay it out before sewing or just pin to see how it will look. After top is finished , check all seams for loose areas and adjustments. Purchase batting(flat cotton roll) at fabric area. Tack to back side by hand and all sides. Check for smoothness as you… [cont.]
Answered by Texas granny turtle - Tue Jun 3 02:36:55 2008
Should I launder an old quilt?
Q. I've inherited a 100yr. old quilt. It's in great shape; the fabric and stitching is all intact. Trouble is, it's got a verrry slight musty smell. How do I get rid of this musty smell without possibly damaging the quilt?
Asked by roberticvs - Thu Dec 23 18:48:29 2010 - Hobbies & Crafts - 4 Answers - Comments
A. Don't wash it without talking to a quilt conservator first. Here are some references for you: i'd probably just air it thoroughly outdoors in the shade (spread flat) and vacuum it, were it mine.
Answered by yak - Thu Dec 23 19:24:55 2010
Q. I've inherited a 100yr. old quilt. It's in great shape; the fabric and stitching is all intact. Trouble is, it's got a verrry slight musty smell. How do I get rid of this musty smell without possibly damaging the quilt?
Asked by roberticvs - Thu Dec 23 18:48:29 2010 - Hobbies & Crafts - 4 Answers - Comments
A. Don't wash it without talking to a quilt conservator first. Here are some references for you: i'd probably just air it thoroughly outdoors in the shade (spread flat) and vacuum it, were it mine.
Answered by yak - Thu Dec 23 19:24:55 2010
How should I wash old, old quilts?
Q. I have some old ones, probably 60 years old. I don't want to ruin them, but they will need washed. Thanks
Asked by Nightflyer - Fri Oct 1 09:56:10 2010 - Cleaning & Laundry - 5 Answers - Comments
A. Since they are very old, then you want to be very careful. You can put them in the washer but only what will fit loosely. Use a short wash, gentle cycle, and be careful not to put in too much detergent. The other alternative is to have them professionally cleaned, The old fabrics really stand up though if they have been cared for over the years. If they seem fragile or are worn or ripped anywhere then I would have them professionally cleaned and repaired if you want to hang onto them. Good luck :)
Answered by - Fri Oct 1 12:06:23 2010
Q. I have some old ones, probably 60 years old. I don't want to ruin them, but they will need washed. Thanks
Asked by Nightflyer - Fri Oct 1 09:56:10 2010 - Cleaning & Laundry - 5 Answers - Comments
A. Since they are very old, then you want to be very careful. You can put them in the washer but only what will fit loosely. Use a short wash, gentle cycle, and be careful not to put in too much detergent. The other alternative is to have them professionally cleaned, The old fabrics really stand up though if they have been cared for over the years. If they seem fragile or are worn or ripped anywhere then I would have them professionally cleaned and repaired if you want to hang onto them. Good luck :)
Answered by - Fri Oct 1 12:06:23 2010
I wanted to make a quilt out of my old football shirts?
Q. I wanted to make a quilt out of my old football shirts as i don't what to throw them.but i don't know were to being .so can you tell me how to make quilt out of my old football shirts .step by step please thanks
Asked by Natandmo - Tue Jan 25 15:08:43 2011 - Hobbies & Crafts - 2 Answers - Comments
A. This is the first cousin to a t-shirt quilt -- and there are dozens of sites on how to do it. Here is a good one to begin with And here is a search if the first choice doesn't suit you -- now you can finish the research
Answered by - Tue Jan 25 15:21:02 2011
Q. I wanted to make a quilt out of my old football shirts as i don't what to throw them.but i don't know were to being .so can you tell me how to make quilt out of my old football shirts .step by step please thanks
Asked by Natandmo - Tue Jan 25 15:08:43 2011 - Hobbies & Crafts - 2 Answers - Comments
A. This is the first cousin to a t-shirt quilt -- and there are dozens of sites on how to do it. Here is a good one to begin with And here is a search if the first choice doesn't suit you -- now you can finish the research
Answered by - Tue Jan 25 15:21:02 2011
How do you repair a very old quilt?
Q. I have a quilt that was made by my great grandmother. It is torn in some places and I want to fix it where it looks nice. Any ideas??
Asked by texasnascarcowgirl - Wed May 16 16:47:39 2007 - Family - 4 Answers - Comments
A. Every time I watch "Antiques Roadshow" on TV, there's someone who has reduced the value of an item they brought in by at least half because they undertook a repair without knowing what they were doing. Call the nearest museum you know of that has a folk art department, and ask them to recommend a fabric conservator. When you call the museum, ask for the conservation department. Don't be afraid to call them, people at museums who work on conservation usually are happy to talk to members of the public about preserving antique and heirloom items. The conservators should be able to recommend someone to you who can either tell you how to proceed, or who can do the job for you if you decide to have professional conservation done.… [cont.]
Answered by Karin C - Wed May 16 16:55:33 2007
Q. I have a quilt that was made by my great grandmother. It is torn in some places and I want to fix it where it looks nice. Any ideas??
Asked by texasnascarcowgirl - Wed May 16 16:47:39 2007 - Family - 4 Answers - Comments
A. Every time I watch "Antiques Roadshow" on TV, there's someone who has reduced the value of an item they brought in by at least half because they undertook a repair without knowing what they were doing. Call the nearest museum you know of that has a folk art department, and ask them to recommend a fabric conservator. When you call the museum, ask for the conservation department. Don't be afraid to call them, people at museums who work on conservation usually are happy to talk to members of the public about preserving antique and heirloom items. The conservators should be able to recommend someone to you who can either tell you how to proceed, or who can do the job for you if you decide to have professional conservation done.… [cont.]
Answered by Karin C - Wed May 16 16:55:33 2007
How do I remove colors that ran on an old quilt?
Q. I have an old handmade quilt that my Great Grandmothers made, I had been keeping in plastic which I found out is a BIG no no, now I guess from the moisture it has red and blue bleeding on the cream color, how can I remove the bleeding without harming the quilt? I've never used it or washed it either just had it packed away for about ten years this way. These are all great and helpful answers.. It is a vintage what you call a Star Quilt, she died at age 91 in 1965 and it was made long before that, my Father gave it to me before he passed away, so it really means a lot to me and I'm upset that I didn't take better care of it. other than the bleeding it's in super fine condition. I've heard that if you wash it in a cup of vinegar the colors… [cont.]
Asked by Pyrette - Thu Aug 5 02:39:47 2010 - Hobbies & Crafts - 2 Answers - Comments
A. If you have been reading up on quilts, you know that taking a quilt to a dry cleaner is also a no-no. It may be best to not try to remove the dye transfer as wetting could cause more transfer of the dye. This is how you launder a quilt (maybe just a tiny corner first). Line the bathtub with a sheet, then open the quilt and lay it on top of the sheet. Fill the tub with cool water. Premix 1/2 cup oxyclean and warm water and add to the tub water. Gently push on the quilt so it is saturated with the oxi. Let it soak for 15 minutes. Drain the tub and fill again with cool water. Repeat until the ox is removed. Pick up the ends of the sheet and roll the quilt until the water is removed. Lay the quilt flat to dry. If you have a shady yard or porch, [cont.]
Answered by - Thu Aug 5 09:10:34 2010
Q. I have an old handmade quilt that my Great Grandmothers made, I had been keeping in plastic which I found out is a BIG no no, now I guess from the moisture it has red and blue bleeding on the cream color, how can I remove the bleeding without harming the quilt? I've never used it or washed it either just had it packed away for about ten years this way. These are all great and helpful answers.. It is a vintage what you call a Star Quilt, she died at age 91 in 1965 and it was made long before that, my Father gave it to me before he passed away, so it really means a lot to me and I'm upset that I didn't take better care of it. other than the bleeding it's in super fine condition. I've heard that if you wash it in a cup of vinegar the colors… [cont.]
Asked by Pyrette - Thu Aug 5 02:39:47 2010 - Hobbies & Crafts - 2 Answers - Comments
A. If you have been reading up on quilts, you know that taking a quilt to a dry cleaner is also a no-no. It may be best to not try to remove the dye transfer as wetting could cause more transfer of the dye. This is how you launder a quilt (maybe just a tiny corner first). Line the bathtub with a sheet, then open the quilt and lay it on top of the sheet. Fill the tub with cool water. Premix 1/2 cup oxyclean and warm water and add to the tub water. Gently push on the quilt so it is saturated with the oxi. Let it soak for 15 minutes. Drain the tub and fill again with cool water. Repeat until the ox is removed. Pick up the ends of the sheet and roll the quilt until the water is removed. Lay the quilt flat to dry. If you have a shady yard or porch, [cont.]
Answered by - Thu Aug 5 09:10:34 2010
How to fix and old quilt?
Q. I have an old quilt that I bought from a yard sale it seems to be about from the 1920's. Well I washed it...I know, I know. All the 'filling' I guess I can call it that, it's gotten all rolled together and kind of looks like popcorn. It has holes in it and all the stuff is falling out everywhere and I desperately need to fix it. Any suggestions would be great. Thank you!
Asked by Kelsey Meghan - Sun Apr 18 19:43:12 2010 - Do It Yourself (DIY) - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Not sure what to tell you about the lumpy batting (the filling). If you can pick it out go ahead. Then you take yourself to a fabric store (Jo Ann Fabric, Hancock's, etc) where you can buy new batting and work it into the empty areas. While you're shopping, look over in the area where the velcro, shoulder pads, etc. are and find something called Heat n' Bond tape or Stitch Witchery. This is a sort of iron in double stick tape. Find some fabric that blends and make a backwards patch. Following the instructions on the package, iron the tape to the top of the patch. Scoot it under the hole so the tape is around the hole but under the fabric and iron. A nicer way of fixing it if you really love the top of the quilt is to find a quilter (ask… [cont.]
Answered by - Sun Apr 18 22:15:22 2010
Q. I have an old quilt that I bought from a yard sale it seems to be about from the 1920's. Well I washed it...I know, I know. All the 'filling' I guess I can call it that, it's gotten all rolled together and kind of looks like popcorn. It has holes in it and all the stuff is falling out everywhere and I desperately need to fix it. Any suggestions would be great. Thank you!
Asked by Kelsey Meghan - Sun Apr 18 19:43:12 2010 - Do It Yourself (DIY) - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Not sure what to tell you about the lumpy batting (the filling). If you can pick it out go ahead. Then you take yourself to a fabric store (Jo Ann Fabric, Hancock's, etc) where you can buy new batting and work it into the empty areas. While you're shopping, look over in the area where the velcro, shoulder pads, etc. are and find something called Heat n' Bond tape or Stitch Witchery. This is a sort of iron in double stick tape. Find some fabric that blends and make a backwards patch. Following the instructions on the package, iron the tape to the top of the patch. Scoot it under the hole so the tape is around the hole but under the fabric and iron. A nicer way of fixing it if you really love the top of the quilt is to find a quilter (ask… [cont.]
Answered by - Sun Apr 18 22:15:22 2010
How to safely store a quilt?
Q. I just inherited a 60+ year old quilt that my grandmother made by hand when she was in her early 20's. It's a real beauty and a special keepsake that I'd like to preserve on behalf of my 3 year old daughter. What's the best way to store it to keep it looking nice?
Asked by - Wed May 11 01:55:44 2011 - Hobbies & Crafts - 5 Answers - Comments
A. You have to decide what line you want to walk on the quilt conservation question. Using (and even viewing) a quilt shortens its life to some degree (light causes irreversible damage), but locking a quilt away in dark climate-controlled storage pretty much eliminates any chance to enjoy it, and most quilters want their work to be enjoyed. The International Quilt Study Center and Museum at the University of Nebraska (Lincoln) houses one of the world's great quilt collections in a state-of-the-art facility, and publishes guidelines for the serious preservationist (see the link below). Some more 'middle of the road' suggestions I've heard from appraisers and conservators include: - NEVER use plastics - handle the textiles wearing gloves, or at… [cont.]
Answered by Chirp - Thu May 12 01:10:32 2011
Q. I just inherited a 60+ year old quilt that my grandmother made by hand when she was in her early 20's. It's a real beauty and a special keepsake that I'd like to preserve on behalf of my 3 year old daughter. What's the best way to store it to keep it looking nice?
Asked by - Wed May 11 01:55:44 2011 - Hobbies & Crafts - 5 Answers - Comments
A. You have to decide what line you want to walk on the quilt conservation question. Using (and even viewing) a quilt shortens its life to some degree (light causes irreversible damage), but locking a quilt away in dark climate-controlled storage pretty much eliminates any chance to enjoy it, and most quilters want their work to be enjoyed. The International Quilt Study Center and Museum at the University of Nebraska (Lincoln) houses one of the world's great quilt collections in a state-of-the-art facility, and publishes guidelines for the serious preservationist (see the link below). Some more 'middle of the road' suggestions I've heard from appraisers and conservators include: - NEVER use plastics - handle the textiles wearing gloves, or at… [cont.]
Answered by Chirp - Thu May 12 01:10:32 2011
How do I find the value of a very old quilt? Its state registered.?
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Asked by REGINA E - Tue Aug 22 20:25:38 2006 - Personal Finance - 3 Answers - Comments
A. Contact a local museum and ask them if they can refer you to reputable appraisers. If there is a craft or heritage museum near you, that would be the best place to start. you could also try to check at the registry where the quilt was listed.
Answered by Piggiepants - Wed Aug 23 00:39:42 2006
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Asked by REGINA E - Tue Aug 22 20:25:38 2006 - Personal Finance - 3 Answers - Comments
A. Contact a local museum and ask them if they can refer you to reputable appraisers. If there is a craft or heritage museum near you, that would be the best place to start. you could also try to check at the registry where the quilt was listed.
Answered by Piggiepants - Wed Aug 23 00:39:42 2006
I am looking for some vintage material to fix an old quilt. Does anyone know were to look?
Q. It is a striped fabric with lines running through it. Inside the lines is pink and yellow flowers. I have pictures avaiable to show if needed. Please let me know if you know somewere online were I could get it or if you have some that you could sell to me.
Asked by Melly - Thu Oct 5 18:50:23 2006 - Other - Arts & Humanities - 4 Answers - Comments
A. Why don't you take a swatch to the local Amish or find a web address affiliated with one of their public businesses? They can loom practically any fabric for you -- in fact if it's older, the dye techniques may even be similar. Here in Pennsylvania, we have lots of Amish public businesses. It's how they support their villages.
Answered by Em - Thu Oct 5 19:27:17 2006
Q. It is a striped fabric with lines running through it. Inside the lines is pink and yellow flowers. I have pictures avaiable to show if needed. Please let me know if you know somewere online were I could get it or if you have some that you could sell to me.
Asked by Melly - Thu Oct 5 18:50:23 2006 - Other - Arts & Humanities - 4 Answers - Comments
A. Why don't you take a swatch to the local Amish or find a web address affiliated with one of their public businesses? They can loom practically any fabric for you -- in fact if it's older, the dye techniques may even be similar. Here in Pennsylvania, we have lots of Amish public businesses. It's how they support their villages.
Answered by Em - Thu Oct 5 19:27:17 2006
Making a quilt from old baby clothes?
Q. Okay, so I have never made a quilt before, I haven't even really done much sewing. I have a sewing machine that I received as a Christmas gift, TWO years ago and it's still in the box! Anyways, I am determined, I want to make a quilt out of my daughter's old baby clothes that do not fit anymore. I have no idea even where to start. I don't want to make to crazy of a pattern because I think that will be way over my head. I'm thinking small squares sewn into bigger squares (like 12" or 10") and then sewn together towards the end. Does anyone have any tips info on where to start? Any good links with pictures/instructions? I'm thinking I may try and make a quilt out of some old t-shirts I have first, so I can mess up on that one and… [cont.]
Asked by jatay - Wed Jun 18 08:22:11 2008 - Hobbies & Crafts - 7 Answers - Comments
A. I have made plenty of baby clothes quilts, and for me the crazy pattern is the easiest because it is the most forgiving. You just make it bigger than what you need, and trim the edges to be symmetrical. Bear in mind that a baby clothes quilt will not lie as flat as a traditional quilt, and it will weigh a lot more. Make a few outfits from purchased patterns just to learn how your machine works. You don't need the stress! Use quilters rulers, a cutting mat and rotary cutter to cut rectangles and triangles out of the baby's clothes. First cut the front where you will have a design or motif, then get as many pieces as you can out of the rest of the garment. Don't forget to open up the sleeves and use that material too. Save all collars, trims, [cont.]
Answered by Kacky - Wed Jun 18 17:31:04 2008
Q. Okay, so I have never made a quilt before, I haven't even really done much sewing. I have a sewing machine that I received as a Christmas gift, TWO years ago and it's still in the box! Anyways, I am determined, I want to make a quilt out of my daughter's old baby clothes that do not fit anymore. I have no idea even where to start. I don't want to make to crazy of a pattern because I think that will be way over my head. I'm thinking small squares sewn into bigger squares (like 12" or 10") and then sewn together towards the end. Does anyone have any tips info on where to start? Any good links with pictures/instructions? I'm thinking I may try and make a quilt out of some old t-shirts I have first, so I can mess up on that one and… [cont.]
Asked by jatay - Wed Jun 18 08:22:11 2008 - Hobbies & Crafts - 7 Answers - Comments
A. I have made plenty of baby clothes quilts, and for me the crazy pattern is the easiest because it is the most forgiving. You just make it bigger than what you need, and trim the edges to be symmetrical. Bear in mind that a baby clothes quilt will not lie as flat as a traditional quilt, and it will weigh a lot more. Make a few outfits from purchased patterns just to learn how your machine works. You don't need the stress! Use quilters rulers, a cutting mat and rotary cutter to cut rectangles and triangles out of the baby's clothes. First cut the front where you will have a design or motif, then get as many pieces as you can out of the rest of the garment. Don't forget to open up the sleeves and use that material too. Save all collars, trims, [cont.]
Answered by Kacky - Wed Jun 18 17:31:04 2008
baby quilt from old clothes?
Q. where can i have a quilt made from my babys old clothes blankets etc i live in ca i would like to send the stuff i have picked out about how much in cost is there any places in ca or somewhere that i can send it to
Asked by trudimiller64 - Mon Jun 23 00:14:37 2008 - Newborn & Baby - 3 Answers - Comments
A. Hi, great idea! I live in California too, north of Sacramento. My grandmother belongs to a quilting club. I imagine there are old ladies in quilting clubs in most towns/cities. I would check with your local fabric store to find out about the quilting club and contact them. One of them will certainly be willing to make you a nice quilt and a very reasonable price. You can have them do a simple pattern, like a 9-patch, and that will make it cheaper as it will be less intricate but just as beautiful and sentimental.
Answered by Leana K - Mon Jun 23 00:25:03 2008
Q. where can i have a quilt made from my babys old clothes blankets etc i live in ca i would like to send the stuff i have picked out about how much in cost is there any places in ca or somewhere that i can send it to
Asked by trudimiller64 - Mon Jun 23 00:14:37 2008 - Newborn & Baby - 3 Answers - Comments
A. Hi, great idea! I live in California too, north of Sacramento. My grandmother belongs to a quilting club. I imagine there are old ladies in quilting clubs in most towns/cities. I would check with your local fabric store to find out about the quilting club and contact them. One of them will certainly be willing to make you a nice quilt and a very reasonable price. You can have them do a simple pattern, like a 9-patch, and that will make it cheaper as it will be less intricate but just as beautiful and sentimental.
Answered by Leana K - Mon Jun 23 00:25:03 2008
How to patch a quilt ?
Q. I have an old quilt (maybe 50 years old) and some of the pieces of fabric are starting to rip from just being old. This is a quilt I really love and I'd like to fix it - it's just a crazy quilt, just random, no pattern. I am very good at sewing clothes but I have never done any quilting. Can anyone tell me the proper way to patch a quilt or provide a good link with instructions?
Asked by Passenger (wow widow) - Mon Oct 6 16:22:40 2008 - Hobbies & Crafts - 2 Answers - 1 Comments
A. What a timely question!! I JUST finished fixing a quilt where the cheap muslin I used had broken down. match the fabric as best as you can .. you said it was crazy quilt, so you might have some older clothes that have similar material so it's not 'new' looking ... Using your seam ripper, remove the quilting that held it in. when that is done, then remove the ripping patch by taking out the stitches. This is going to be time consuming and it is very meticulous work! It took me longer to take out my quilting and stitches that it did to sew the new patch in. You'll also need to remove some of the quilting / piecing stitches from the surrounding patches. Putting the patch in will be relatively easy - cut it to shape leaving 1/4" seam… [cont.]
Answered by matrx - Tue Oct 7 00:36:22 2008
Q. I have an old quilt (maybe 50 years old) and some of the pieces of fabric are starting to rip from just being old. This is a quilt I really love and I'd like to fix it - it's just a crazy quilt, just random, no pattern. I am very good at sewing clothes but I have never done any quilting. Can anyone tell me the proper way to patch a quilt or provide a good link with instructions?
Asked by Passenger (wow widow) - Mon Oct 6 16:22:40 2008 - Hobbies & Crafts - 2 Answers - 1 Comments
A. What a timely question!! I JUST finished fixing a quilt where the cheap muslin I used had broken down. match the fabric as best as you can .. you said it was crazy quilt, so you might have some older clothes that have similar material so it's not 'new' looking ... Using your seam ripper, remove the quilting that held it in. when that is done, then remove the ripping patch by taking out the stitches. This is going to be time consuming and it is very meticulous work! It took me longer to take out my quilting and stitches that it did to sew the new patch in. You'll also need to remove some of the quilting / piecing stitches from the surrounding patches. Putting the patch in will be relatively easy - cut it to shape leaving 1/4" seam… [cont.]
Answered by matrx - Tue Oct 7 00:36:22 2008
I got a few spots of body oil on my sister in law's very OLD quilt!?
Q. I am visiting my brother and sister in law. I had my bag of hair/bath products sitting on the bed when a few drops of my body oil spilled on the quilt. My sister in law's grandmother hand stitched this quilt and she is pretty upset. They are just two little bitty spots, but I would LOVE to know how to get them out. Should I take the quilt to be professionally cleaned? I'd like to do that for her, but what if the cleaners ruin the quilt or something!?! Can the quilt be washed in a normal washing machine? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Asked by NickieD - Tue Jul 28 10:37:04 2009 - Cleaning & Laundry - 2 Answers - Comments
A. When I was young(er), I worked in a gas station. It was the old-fashioned kind,.so oil and grease were everywhere. I didn't have a lot of money at the time, so I had to wear the same winter coat to work & to church. I used Shout brand stain remover, ( as it always made my jacket look like new. I suggest you use the extra strength foam. And don't worry, it works on the most delicate of fabrics. However, DON'T use a heat source to dry the fabric until the stain is gone. That will only result in setting the stains. To be honest, I doubt I'd use heat on an old quilt, As for washing the quilt, take a look at this site: A good rule of thumb is handmade, handwash. It might be a good idea to buy a cheap blanket or spread to use/throw over the… [cont.]
Answered by Ronald and Mary J - Tue Jul 28 11:16:21 2009
Q. I am visiting my brother and sister in law. I had my bag of hair/bath products sitting on the bed when a few drops of my body oil spilled on the quilt. My sister in law's grandmother hand stitched this quilt and she is pretty upset. They are just two little bitty spots, but I would LOVE to know how to get them out. Should I take the quilt to be professionally cleaned? I'd like to do that for her, but what if the cleaners ruin the quilt or something!?! Can the quilt be washed in a normal washing machine? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Asked by NickieD - Tue Jul 28 10:37:04 2009 - Cleaning & Laundry - 2 Answers - Comments
A. When I was young(er), I worked in a gas station. It was the old-fashioned kind,.so oil and grease were everywhere. I didn't have a lot of money at the time, so I had to wear the same winter coat to work & to church. I used Shout brand stain remover, ( as it always made my jacket look like new. I suggest you use the extra strength foam. And don't worry, it works on the most delicate of fabrics. However, DON'T use a heat source to dry the fabric until the stain is gone. That will only result in setting the stains. To be honest, I doubt I'd use heat on an old quilt, As for washing the quilt, take a look at this site: A good rule of thumb is handmade, handwash. It might be a good idea to buy a cheap blanket or spread to use/throw over the… [cont.]
Answered by Ronald and Mary J - Tue Jul 28 11:16:21 2009
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