I asked for a patchwork quilt kit for Christmas, and I got one! :) I am really excited to make it but really worried I'm going to make a big mistake.
I've included a pic of what it should end up like. You cut lots of circles from different fabrics, sew them onto a white background, then layer it with the wadding and backing and bind and quilt it.
But I have a lot of questions before I have even started! The instructions say the pattern assumes you have a basic understanding of quilt making (I don't!).
So my first questions are:
I need to buy some interfacing to back the coloured circles with. It specifies 'lightweight, non-woven fusible interfacing'. I have some fusible interfacing but not enough, and it is a bit thick. Any recommendations?
I need to buy the 'backing' - I think I've worked out this is the wrong side of the finished quilt. In that case I want something cosy :) Any suggestions? I am wondering how my sewing machine will cope with wadding let alone a thick backing too?? I don't understand. Or are you meant to do it by hand?
What sort of wadding should I buy? I want to be able to wash the quilt when necessary.
I am going to buy a rotary cutter and 'turning tool' (what is that for?) too, also should I get a cutting mat then?
I am having a baby in May, so aiming to finish by then...
I would be so grateful of some hand-holding!! :)
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BreeVDKamp · 07/01/2015 11:27
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