QUILTsocial | Issue 07
I'm so excited to share this issue with you, within it there are treasures of quilting know-how that will help you improve your quilting skills. One of my challenges is sewing Y seams, and who doesn't struggle with these at first? Follow the instructions and you'll be well on your way to achieving perfect results. Other essential skills you'll want to hone are achieving perfect points every time using easy foundation piecing, 2 ways to machine quilt a binding, improving your 5 quilt label essentials and the 7 critical questions to ask yourself before quilting your quilt. Plus...expand your creativity using Northcott ColorWorks Concepts fabric, using bright and colorful patterns that engage your quilting senses! Enjoy the patterns in this issue, and Happy Quilting!
I'm so excited to share this issue with you, within it there are treasures of quilting know-how that will help you improve your quilting skills. One of my challenges is sewing Y seams, and who doesn't struggle with these at first? Follow the instructions and you'll be well on your way to achieving perfect results. Other essential skills you'll want to hone are achieving perfect points every time using easy foundation piecing, 2 ways to machine quilt a binding, improving your 5 quilt label essentials and the 7 critical questions to ask yourself before quilting your quilt. Plus...expand your creativity using Northcott ColorWorks Concepts fabric, using bright and colorful patterns that engage your quilting senses! Enjoy the patterns in this issue, and Happy Quilting!
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Every label should include the following 5 essential details.<br />
1. the title of the work or name of the quilt – mine is Wagon Wheel<br />
2. pieced, designed and quilted by – my piece is quilted and pieced by me as well<br />
as an original design<br />
3. date made – I put the date finished as sometimes the piece can take several<br />
months to make<br />
4. where was the quilt made – name of studio, town and province or state – can<br />
even put in country if you wish<br />
5. who was the quilt made for or what was the quilt made for – mine was made for <strong>QUILTsocial</strong><br />
Fabric markers<br />
Test piece – blue marker wins<br />
If the quilt is going to be in a<br />
show then I strongly suggest<br />
putting your address, telephone<br />
number and e-mail on the label<br />
as well. There are many quilts that<br />
go missing every year and if these<br />
details are on the label then just<br />
maybe it will find it’s way home.<br />
So the ink has dried on my label<br />
and now it's time to set it. To set the<br />
ink turn the piece over and iron on<br />
the wrong side of the fabric at the<br />
hottest temperature that the fabric<br />
will tolerate.<br />
Once the ink has been set it's<br />
washable at temperatures up to 60<br />
degrees Celsius.<br />
After pressing edges of a label to the<br />
back hand sew it to the back of the<br />
quilt – do not fuse it with a fusible<br />
web as it will eventually come off<br />
especially if washed. Hand sewing<br />
is the best way to affix the label to<br />
ensure it stays on for years and years<br />
and years.<br />
Your quilt is now complete and<br />
ready to be loved as all quilts should<br />
be. The lucky owner and their family<br />
will always know the story of their<br />
quilt thanks to the 5 essential details<br />
to be included on every label.<br />
Completed label<br />
Label ready for hand sewing onto back of quilt<br />
Double tipped marker<br />
Q<br />
.com<br />
UILTsocial<br />
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