[Nfb-krafters-korner] Quilt top
Blindhands at aol.com
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Fri Mar 4 16:48:51 UTC 2011
9 patch you sew strips of fabric together on the sewing machine in this
fashion:
dark, light and dark. Then you sew strips in this fashion:
light dark and light. You then cut these sewn strips into:
[if you used 1 inche squares have mersy on you] [I myself have done this
using 2 1/2 inch strips which yield a finished block size of 6 inches when
completely sewn.
OK back to the cutting, so if you did use 2 1/2 inch strips You would first
press the seams on your long strips that you just sewed 3 strips together.
You press the seams toward the dark side of the strip.[press both seams
together in the direction of the dark side.
Next you cut the selvedge edges off the top and bottom of this long strip.
[I would cut these 2 1/2 inch strips selvedge to selvedge.] There is more
that you need to do and I am leaving out the template sq square and
other tool I used that had grids in that were measured out 1/2 inches between
each grid.][The rotary cutter slips into these grids . You even edges up
and hold down this grid and cut.
Joyce Kane
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In a message dated 3/4/2011 7:44:34 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,
blueherons at sbcglobal.net writes:
The pattern name is evading my Silverstone brain at the moment.
It is basically made up of 2 blocks, and 2 colors.
Block A is made up of 9 little blocks.
Block A1 and Block A2.
Block A1 is 1 inch squares, alternating.
Row 1 is navy, cream, navy.
Row 2 is Cream, Navy, Cream.
Row 3 is Navy, Cream, Navy.
Block A2 is all cream.
Block A is assembled row 1 Block A1, A2, and A1.
Row 2 is A2, A1, A2.
And row 3 is A1, A2, A1.
Block b is solid cream.
The quilt top is assembled:
Row 1 Block a, block b, block a
Row 2 is block B, Block A, Block B.
Repeat rows 1 and 2 ending with a row 1.
Dixie
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Thanks for info, need more, what kind of pattern top. How easy.
Terry
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I made it by machine. I did make it while I was sighted, but, would think
it would be easy enough to make blind as long as someone would mark the
right sides of the fabric.
Dixie
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Dixie,
Thank you for these suggestions. Another question for you. Last week you
mentioned you have a quilt top you made some where. Did you do this by
machine or hand sewing/?
Y\Terry
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Hot pads, coasters, book marks, rugs, wall hangings, apparel, pillows, etc.
Dixie
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Except for making Barbie blankets can you do anything else with weaving
besides trying it.
Terry K
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We used to use these to make Barbie blankets.
Cindy S.
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> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 1:10 PM
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>
>
> I just found the following directions describing how to make a
> cardboard loom. This is for weaving a rectangle piece of fabric.
>
> Using the basic idea, I wonder if we could design a cardboard triangle
> loom for people to try tri-loom weaving?
>
>
>
> To make a cardboard loom
>
> 1. Cut a rectangular piece of cardboard from a cereal box or a piece
> of poster board. The cardboard should be thin enough to cut easily
> with scissors, but sturdy enough to hold the weaving. You can make the
> rectangle any size, but it's easiest to make it the length and width
> of something you want to make. 5" x 8" is a good starting size.
>
> 2. Cut slits every quarter-inch at the top and bottom of the rectangle
> as shown.
>
>
>
> Your loom is done!
>
> To string the vertical threads (called the warp)
>
> Tape the end the string or yarn to the back of the loom at the bottom
> left hand corner.
>
> Run the yarn through the first slit at the bottom left corner, so it
> is now on the front of the card
>
> Bring the yarn up through the first slit at the top left corner, then
> down through the second slit at the top left.
>
> Now bring the yarn down the front of the card through the second slit
> at the bottom left, and then back through the third slit.
>
> Continue this way until you reach the last slit. Never cross the back
> of the loom from top to bottom.
>
> It's OK if the cardboard curves up slightly - that will give you a
> little space to maneuver under the strings as you weave.
>
> Now your loom is set up for weaving.
>
> To Weave
>
> Tape a long piece of yarn to a craft stick.
>
> Start at the bottom of the loom. Run the craft stick under and over
> the warp strings, pulling the yarn through behind it. When you reach
> the other side, come back the other way, going "under" where you went
> "over" on the first pass.
>
> Make about 5 rows. Use a fork or wide-toothed comb to push the 5 rows
> down, one at a time, into tight rows. Make sure the weaving is not so
> tight that it pulls the warp inward.
>
> Change color and fabric as desired, pushing loose ends through to the
> back of the loom.
>
> Work as high on the loom as you want, but leave enough warp string at
> the top to cut it and tie it in a knot.
>
> When you finish, remove the weaving from the loom. Cut the loops at
> the top and knot them tightly to hold on the last row. Cut loose
> strings short.
>
> Your weaving is done!
>
>
> from:
> http://www.biglearning.com/article-cardboard-loom.htm
>
>
> Dixie
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