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| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Feb 26 2008 : 04:25:27 AM
I need info on how to do this. Like all those raw edges? Isn't this like a whole lot of turning under and pressing and hemming each piece? If you don't hem them isn't it called a rag quilt? You know I could look this up someplace, but I seem to do better with advise from those that have done it. I get lost when I read instructions.I get lost doing a lot of things, but thats another story. So I have small pieces of material, do I cut them up into puzzle pieces? Do I stick with my embroidery? What do I do?
NANCY JO
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| jpbluesky |
Posted - Apr 02 2008 : 04:32:16 AM
I have a crazy quilt I found in an antique shop in Marianna, Florida about 15 years ago. I got it for $50.00 and it is double size. It has heavy wool batting and weighs a ton! I would guess it is about 90-100 years old. I use it for a Christmas tree skrt each year, because for some reason it is not comfy on a bed, and I have never had it cleaned because of the batting. But it has all these cheery colors of red and green and is very folksy looking. It looks great under the tree.
Talking about storing quilts, I store my most precious quilts on the second guest bed that rarely gets slept on. I put a bedspread on top, so no light gets to them, and that way they are not folded either. When it does get used for sleeping, I usually hang the quilts for a short time over a wooden hanger in the closet.
I have been really learning a lot on this thread as I read through. Thanks, Nancy Jo, for starting your crazy quilt! :)
Farmgirl Sister # 31
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| mennonite farm girl |
Posted - Apr 02 2008 : 04:15:40 AM
Just had to jump in on this topic. I just finished 2 queen size crazy quilts for one of my customers. A huge job, but oh, how beautiful when finished. Well worth the time.
Ruby
Mennonite farm girl
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| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Mar 07 2008 : 05:09:52 AM
Thanks for the site info Cora. I need all the help I can get. I think I will try doing my next "small" project on the sewing machine instead of by hand this time. Work on something else in my chair.
NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
| nelia48 |
Posted - Mar 06 2008 : 5:42:00 PM
Here's another great site with instructions on the embroidery stitching, too! Cora
http://www.nmia.com/~mgdesign/qor/styles/crazy/crzayqlt.htm
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| nelia48 |
Posted - Mar 06 2008 : 5:40:18 PM
Here's a great place to learn the basics of the crazy quilting. Do a google search for other great sites. Actually, crazy quilting is probably the easiest to do. It's so forgiving as their are no corners and points, etc that have to be perfect. Cora
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/cr_quilting_techniques/article/0,,DIY_13773_2274204,00.htm
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| electricdunce |
Posted - Mar 05 2008 : 06:39:23 AM
Autumn, both your crazy quilts look lovely. Isn't it hard to watch the old fabrics shattering, they are so delicate. I love the little fisherman. I think that crazy quilting is a learning exercise. it's very inspiring to see what can be accomplished with some embroidery and some scraps. I hav e never attempted a whole crazy quilt....
Freezing rain here earlier this morning, it feels so cold and dank in my house, I probably better go bury myself under a quilt for a while longer. Just before the last foot and a half of snow fell I saw some green peeping out of my garden, snowdrops and daffodills just starting, I hoped they've tucked themselves back in. .Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
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| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Mar 05 2008 : 05:27:03 AM
LOVE THE PICTURES AUTUMN. I rather doubt my talents will create anything like those quilts!! Very pretty.
Nancy Jo
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| levisgrammy |
Posted - Mar 04 2008 : 6:24:38 PM
Oh thanks for those pictures, Autumn. BeautifuL!
Karin~ I'm going to look around for that quilt book thanks.
farmgirl sister #43
Kind hearts are gardens
Kind thoughts are roots
Kind words are blossoms
Kind deeds are Fruits
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| DeepsouthMamma |
Posted - Mar 04 2008 : 09:24:08 AM
This is the antique one with a couple of close ups. It even has my initials on it! How special is that?
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
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Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
| DeepsouthMamma |
Posted - Mar 04 2008 : 09:21:08 AM
OOOH! My favorite kind of quilt! I have one dated 1890 and it is nearly in shreds. The embroidery is still beautiful though.
I started one but have never finished it. I love doing the embroidery. I learned as I was going.
This is mine- with 2 close ups of a couple of spots. Someday I will finish.
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
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Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
| electricdunce |
Posted - Mar 04 2008 : 07:03:22 AM
Hi There is another book I would highly recommend and it's a Crazy quilt how to by J. Marsha Michler, I can't seem to locate my copy at the moment, but it has so many beautiful color photos besides clear instructions. I last used it when I taught a beginning crazy quilt class at a local shop. And Dorothy Bond self publishes a beautiful book of embroidery stitches. I got a copy of it about 35 years ago when it first came out. It is still in print and a wonderful resource of stitches culled from antique quilts. The best thing about crazy quilting is that you can use all different weights of fabrics and add buttons and whatever strikes your fancy. I got a couple old dresser scarves that are really damaged the other day, and I plan to cut out the embroidered bits and use them in a crazy pillow....now if i could just get those spring blocks finished.......Karin
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| levisgrammy |
Posted - Mar 04 2008 : 06:16:12 AM
Thanks Cindi,
I'll give a look see online. I'd love to do a crazy quilt. Do the fabrics have to all be the same weight? Has anyone ever done one in just plain ole cotton? How is the embroidery done? As you go along or at the end when it is finished?
I know, I know so many questions. Hey a girl's gotta know these things. 
farmgirl sister #43
Kind hearts are gardens
Kind thoughts are roots
Kind words are blossoms
Kind deeds are Fruits
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| cindi |
Posted - Mar 04 2008 : 04:04:12 AM
I used to get " art Quilt " mag at Liberty Quitl Shop or other quilt shops in KC. You can also subscribe to it on line.
as far as cutting the fabric you can do it both ways. Think of crazy quilting a "playing" There is no right or wrong way. When i used to go off to my "san" qulit guilds or crazy quilt guilds I would tell my DH i was off to play. |
| Carol Sue |
Posted - Mar 01 2008 : 6:13:39 PM
I love the discussion and sharing you all are doing. Had to go in the sewing room and see what the book on crazy quiltings author was, it was the one you all talked about. Now how cool was that. I have wanted to do one for a long time. I have some old velvets and a couple of brocades. It ought to be fun, need to get a bit more organized and a few things done. I love quilting, really truly love it, wish you gals were all closer, what a quilting bee we would have.
listening to the quiet moments
Farmgirl #39
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| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Mar 01 2008 : 5:39:36 PM
OK THIS IS GOOD!! GO ON GOOGLE AND JUST TYPE IN "CRAZY QUILT PICTURES" THE FIRST ONE THAT COMES UP SAYS CRAZY QUILT CENTRAL. LOTS OF INFO.
NANCY JO LOOKS ALL CAPS!!
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
| levisgrammy |
Posted - Mar 01 2008 : 4:34:07 PM
When making the crazy quilts do you cut the pieces odd shaped or use pieces you already have that are leftovers from other uses? Can you use different weights of fabric in the same quilt?
Cindi,
Does the art quilts mag have just crazy quilts in it or are there others too? I have never heard of the two magazines you mentioned. Can you tell me a little bit more about them or where I can see them?
Thanks.
farmgirl sister #43
Kind hearts are gardens
Kind thoughts are roots
Kind words are blossoms
Kind deeds are Fruits
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| joyfulmama |
Posted - Mar 01 2008 : 12:00:10 PM
Well, Ronna you have inspired me to keep my eyes open.
Blessings, Debra
Psalms 23:1 "The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want."
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| Ronna |
Posted - Mar 01 2008 : 11:48:43 AM
Cindi, you didn't step on my toes and I know you were being helpful. The cedar can be very harmful to textiles of any kind. Only a few in there, ones I want my kids to know are family heirlooms, not the ones I've bought. Maybe I need to open it today and air everything out, while I'm thinking about it.
Debra, I've been collecting quilts for about 30 years. Got some in TN, when I was there visiting and then I'd send my sister $$$ to buy them for me. Some from a lady in OR who got them from a source in the south. Most from thrift shops over the years. A few online, including a big yoyo I just got last week. Two doll size came with the antique doll given me when I was a child, along with all her original clothing. The lady had no children and her brother had only sons, so she gave the doll to me in the very early 50's. After 50 years of living in a blanket box, I bought her a wicker buggy of the same vintage.
Nancy, I do use them, anyplace they won't be ruined by the dogs. Over the back of the couch, under the dolls and Boyd's bears in those chairs, on the guest bed, etc. What I have is... too many and that goes for more than one collection. Excess. So hard to let go of any, though I have let my daughter take a lot home already. My son has two bully dogs and his fiance wouldn't take care of anything like that anyway. |
| yarnmamma |
Posted - Mar 01 2008 : 09:40:28 AM
table topper is a great idea! I could measure my round table and make one to fit it. ya got me thinkin'
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| joyfulmama |
Posted - Mar 01 2008 : 09:14:06 AM
a table topper would be cute.. or place mats.. you could make them reversable and use good sturdy cottons. My sister has these great shabby chic place mats that are done crazy quilt style without all of the decorative stitching.
thanks.. I hope I am better soon.. on a positive note- I am down 4 lbs :-)
Blessings, Debra
Psalms 23:1 "The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want."
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| Annika |
Posted - Mar 01 2008 : 09:08:52 AM
Thanks Debra, I didn't think of that. I could make a little table topper and I would really love that. I'm sorry about the flu, I hope you are better soon. Take care and rest when you can.
Blessings to you
Annika
Farmgirl sister #13
Mud Hen Queen
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| joyfulmama |
Posted - Mar 01 2008 : 08:50:47 AM
Annika, My suggestion- do a crazy mini quilt! They take no time to complete- that is the nice thing about mini's.. that is what got me interested in doing them. I have completed 2 in the last few weeks- could have completed more but I have been taking care of hubby and then got the flu.. yuk!
Blessings, Debra
Psalms 23:1 "The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want."
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| Annika |
Posted - Mar 01 2008 : 08:48:48 AM
Some winter when I have time I want to make a crazy quilt. I simply adore them and have never had the guts to start one on my own. thanks for all of the useful info ladies!
Annika
Farmgirl sister #13
Mud Hen Queen
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| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Mar 01 2008 : 05:21:53 AM
I guess I would have a different take on the quilt storage. I would want to have them out where they can be seen, to store them away forever is as if they were never made. I know they maybe wouldn't last as long. But whats long? I think who ever made them would want to show them off. I would just re-fold them to prevent the same creases to stay. And keep them out of the sun, and keep the dog off them.
NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
| yarnmamma |
Posted - Mar 01 2008 : 04:37:20 AM
wow...you sure know how to take care of quilts..I am learning alot. I have made a total of 3 quilts. I just have one folded and put in a pile with other blankets. I believe in using things as much as possible so the other 2 are out in use all the time. I am watching this topic...keep sharing!
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farmgirl #71 Linda in PA |
