Re: Another Towne Purse
- From: "Alice" <jbonnell@xxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 3 May 2007 12:59:22 -0400
I prewashed my fabric...I always do that before I add it to my stash. I
just did what the directions said.....quilted a piece larger than what was
needed, and then cut out the front and back panels to the correct
measurements. It's a good way to use up "stash" and small pieces of batting
that are too good to throw out! I also used fusable interfacing for a
little more stability. I could not find the Bag-E-Bottoms that were called
for to stiffen the bottom, so I covered a double layer of plastic canvas
with the fabric that matched the inside of the bag. I'll have to check out
some of the other styles available.
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Alice in PA
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"Juno" <caseylhh55@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Kirsten Sollie wrote:
"Juno" <caseylhh55@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in messageActually I pre-washed my fabric and cut to size. Then quilted. I believe
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Alice wrote:
I quilted it....that process took almost as long as putting the purseKirsten,
together! I did cross-hatches on the main purse body, stippled the
pocket and striped the pocket flap!
You can use prequilted fabric if you want. It would save time. The fun
of quilting is that you do it how ever you want. When I did mine, I did
lines that curved slightly back and forth. Kind of wandered a little
down each line. It suited the fabric well because that was all
swirls.You can also do some free motion. Just let it go where ever. It
took me about an hour to quilt. I can't say how long the entire project
took because I broke it down in little pieces and worked on it over
several days. I also found it easier to put iron on facing on the front
pocket. It gave a little more stability there.
Juno
My Designer SE has all sorts of cool quilting stitches so I would like to
try that (when I finish with all the birthday parties in May). I assume
you quilt the fabric and then cut out due to shrinkage issues.
Kirsten
that the directions just say to cut and quilt. As with most purse it's
unlike your going to be throwing it in the wash frequently, if that's your
concern. If it's that the quilting itself will cause shrinkage then quilt
first then cut.
Since Doreen has done more of these than anyone ,I suggest you check with
her.
HTH
Juno
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