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The primary difference with the freezer paper method is the need to keep the fabric glued to the paper until the pattern...
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The corners finish at 16” plus seam allowance. That is the measurement of the outer edge, the 90 degree corner. So it...
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Hi Barbara. I had printed this out on freezer paper as I do really like this method. But as you suggested vellum I have...
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Excellent. That is a good foot for this method.
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Liberata T.

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Suggestions for using different silks

07-27-2008, 04:58 AM

When living in Singapore, I bought all kinds of fabrics but with making garments, not quilts, in mind. Now I have a stash of silks: Chinese, Thai, Japanese, saris, silk organza, raw silk, brocades, etc. I really have no use for these fabrics as garments but they are sooooooooo beautiful.

Any suggestions on how to incorporate these fabrics into my quilts? Any designers who use these fabrics? Books?

Looking out the window at Lake Leman in beautiful Switzerland
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Gloria H.

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07-27-2008, 12:25 PM

Libbi
Why not try a crazy quilt. I can see it being spectacular. You might want to use a very light stablizer to give a little body. I'm kind of green with envy!!!

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Gloria H.

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07-27-2008, 02:50 PM

One of my friends made a "Turning 20" quilt using silks. Just make sure you take your time and seal the seams so the seams do not unravel. Otherwise, eventually you will have a pile of thread.

Jean

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Do you know what GSM the Vellum is because I am in Australia and the C&T one is hard to find?...
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If you use Freezer Paper for Month 2 it is VERY IMPORTANT that you DRAW A PENCIL LINE ON THE OUTER EDGES, before removing...
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Month 2 was really a challenge. But when following the video steps of Becky precisely it works. Spent the whole Sunday...
MONTH 2: ASK QUESTIONS Here

I’m reducing by 50% with the freezer paper method that Barbara teaches and it works great. I did the Color My World BOM...
MONTH 2: ASK QUESTIONS Here

The primary difference with the freezer paper method is the need to keep the fabric glued to the paper until the pattern...
MONTH 2: ASK QUESTIONS Here

The corners finish at 16” plus seam allowance. That is the measurement of the outer edge, the 90 degree corner. So it...
MONTH 2: ASK QUESTIONS Here

Hi Barbara. I had printed this out on freezer paper as I do really like this method. But as you suggested vellum I have...
MONTH 2: ASK QUESTIONS Here

This is a question for those who are reducing the pattern. Wondering if freezer paper method would work instead of vellum....
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Great, Phyllis! Glad you are enjoying the experience.
LAUREL RIDGE — Share Your Completed Top or Quilt Here

No photo, probably too large. Resize smaller and try again
MONTH 2: ASK QUESTIONS Here

Excellent. That is a good foot for this method.
PRINT KIT FABRIC SUGGESTIONS Available

Thank you Barbara for all that you do to make our experience doing the TQS BOM each year. 6th year for me and counting.
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