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| I am making a baby quilt made out of 500+ 2" squares. The instructions say to use the fusible interfacing grid.
I've done this before and like the ease of the process, however it comes out very stiff. I don't like this idea for a baby quilt which I hope will be well used & loved. Has anyone ever heard of this fusible/printed grid done in a disolvable material rather than the interfacing? Has anyone used the lightest weight fusible for this type of project? Does it make the final quilt any more flexible & light?? Thanks for suggestions.
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- Posted by toolgranny (My Page) on Tue, Nov 2, 10 at 18:49
| Jen, why couldn't you get the solvy stuff and mark your own grid on it. Then use a spray basting to lay them out and hold them in place. Then just stitch and wash it away. I don't think they make a solvy that is also fusible. But you could easily grid it if you can get the fabric to stick to it. |
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- Posted by jennifer_in_va (My Page) on Tue, Nov 2, 10 at 22:04
| Well, that's definitely a thought. I think I have some of that...wonder what size it is? If I mark a grid with a Sharpie, do you think it'd bleed through pale colored fabric? thanks |
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- Posted by toolgranny (My Page) on Tue, Nov 2, 10 at 22:11
| I think I'd use a pigma pen. Try a small sample first. I don't think it would bleed but you never know. Remember the grid itself would be in the seam allowance so should wash away. |
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- Posted by magothyrivergirl (My Page) on Wed, Nov 3, 10 at 14:24
| Have you seen this product? I don't know if this would help you or not, but just in case.... |
Here is a link that might be useful: FLANNEL GRID
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- Posted by jennifer_in_va (My Page) on Wed, Nov 3, 10 at 18:10
| Ooooh, MRG! That might work. I not sure I'd want to quilt with batting then, maybe making it too thick. But that's a definite possibility! Thanks |
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| But the flannel grid is only meant (as I understand the ad) to be a design wall type of thing. I don't think they intend one to sew it all together. Quote from the ad: "for laying out your quilt projects, making a design wall and holding the pieces in place without pins. A must for watercolor and colorwash quilts" I'm certain they don't intend this to be sewn into a quilt as a foundation layer. |
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- Posted by jennifer_in_va (My Page) on Thu, Nov 4, 10 at 10:46
| Mary, THey may not intend it for that purpose, but aside from the extra material inside a quilt, it could work. I don't think the flannel would be quite as stiff as the fusible interfacing and maybe could replace the batting layer. I'll have to think on things a bit more... |
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- Posted by magothyrivergirl (My Page) on Fri, Nov 5, 10 at 8:12
| Jennifer, make sure the flannel does not have a plastic backing attached, like the Fons & Porter design grid. I have seen gridded fabric /flannel that was definitely intended to be sewn along the grid after you laid out your squares. I suggest you call and find out if this product is meant to be sewn. I would be interested in what you find out if you investigate further. |
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