Tip #3: Suggestions on making a difficult first quilt
I am making
my first quilt, Baking Days. Probably not an easy one to start with, but
that is the one the 3 day class is making, 6 hours total! (I may set this
aside and find something easier). I am on the first block and realized
I am using Glaced cotton! I will change to 100% quilting machine cotton,
is this correct? Should I discard the first block and start over? Also
I am using all flannel material on top. What material do you suggest I
use on the back? It is for my son and will take a beating. Any suggestions
will be appreciated:
I'm not sure what "glaced" cotton thread is but if it
is cotton, it should be ok. You should use 50 weight sewing cotton for
the construction of your quilt, something like Coats or Mettler. Quilting
thread is what we use to do the actual quilting of the three layers of
our quilt. Your quilt will be nice and cozy made in flannel. I would have
recommended cotton rather than flannel for your first quilt because I think
it is a little easier to work with, but I think you can make it work. Flannel
is just a little bit thicker and sometimes stretches a bit. Because flannel
IS so cozy, it would be great to have on the back too. I hope this helps.
Maybe you would post a photo on our website when you are finished. Just
go to the "share your quilt" button. Good luck with your project!
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