quilt
Changes in quilt sizes because of deeper mattresses
21/05/08 10:38 Filed in: Quilt sizing
Recently Deb
Roby 
sent me 
a message that I would like to
share with all my readers:
"Do you make bed sized quilts? Are you seeing changes in recommended sizes because of deeper mattresses? Or batting size changes?".
This message caught my attention as Matty and I had recently made a queen size quilt and found it was not wide enough once it was laid on our pillow top mattress. The problem was easy to solve, we added an extra 8 inches in borders to the sides and called it a quilt. So I wrote back to Deb and told her of my Fix It Up theory. Deb has put a lot of thought into this topic and she soon wrote back....
"Yes, we must start measuring beds before we make bed sized quilts.. but what does this mean for
1) quilts already made and cherished.
2. quilts being made by the "recommended" or "standard" sizes listed in books and magazines?
3) quilts we make for others? (like raffle quilts and wedding gift quilts?)"
Wow. What a good point she has. So then I began asking other quilters what they are doing to deal with this problem. Now I am asking you, the Quilting Reader, what have you been doing to deal with this problem? I would appreciate your comments here or you can visit Deb's blog. Please comment to let Deb know what your thoughts are and what you have done to deal with this problem. Deb has several pictures on her blog showing the difference in how a quilt fits the older style mattress vs. the newer pillow top style mattress. Any feedback is appreciated!
sent me a message that I would like to
share with all my readers:
"Do you make bed sized quilts? Are you seeing changes in recommended sizes because of deeper mattresses? Or batting size changes?".
This message caught my attention as Matty and I had recently made a queen size quilt and found it was not wide enough once it was laid on our pillow top mattress. The problem was easy to solve, we added an extra 8 inches in borders to the sides and called it a quilt. So I wrote back to Deb and told her of my Fix It Up theory. Deb has put a lot of thought into this topic and she soon wrote back....
"Yes, we must start measuring beds before we make bed sized quilts.. but what does this mean for
1) quilts already made and cherished.
2. quilts being made by the "recommended" or "standard" sizes listed in books and magazines?
3) quilts we make for others? (like raffle quilts and wedding gift quilts?)"
Wow. What a good point she has. So then I began asking other quilters what they are doing to deal with this problem. Now I am asking you, the Quilting Reader, what have you been doing to deal with this problem? I would appreciate your comments here or you can visit Deb's blog. Please comment to let Deb know what your thoughts are and what you have done to deal with this problem. Deb has several pictures on her blog showing the difference in how a quilt fits the older style mattress vs. the newer pillow top style mattress. Any feedback is appreciated!
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Applique Floral Hummingbird Quilt
29/03/08 11:03 Filed in: Raw Edge
Applique
I bought this kit months ago and have been meaning to
finish it for what seems like forever. Well I finally
finished it last night. It turned out just beautiful.
Here are some pics. I will be doing a tutorial on raw
edge applique next week! Have a look at these pics
and tell me what you think.
Let me first mention that this was my first attempt at McTavishing, you can see it in the background quilting on the bottom of the quilt. I took a few days off after quilting the bottom half and lost my flow a little. I didn't even notice but I started quilting feathers. This is so funny because I had just finished reading a book on feathering that day, it must have influenced my quilting. Anyways it still looks good so I left it. This is a present for my mother in law who comes home in two weeks from a long winter in Arizona, so the timing is perfect..
Let me first mention that this was my first attempt at McTavishing, you can see it in the background quilting on the bottom of the quilt. I took a few days off after quilting the bottom half and lost my flow a little. I didn't even notice but I started quilting feathers. This is so funny because I had just finished reading a book on feathering that day, it must have influenced my quilting. Anyways it still looks good so I left it. This is a present for my mother in law who comes home in two weeks from a long winter in Arizona, so the timing is perfect..
Your free raggedy baby quilt pattern and video tutorial
14/02/08 14:58 Filed in: patterns
I finally finished typing out the raggedy baby quilt pattern that I have promised so many of you. We are in the process of filling the Tutorials section of QuiltCetera with free tutorials and video tutorials.
Our first project in this Quilting for Beginners series is the raggedy baby quilt. This is a very easy pattern for beginners and we have made it even easier with our free video tutorials. We guarantee your success with our Interactive Q&A in our FORUM.
Creating our own quilting themed clothing.
17/01/08 18:35 Filed in: clothing
After years of searching for unique quilting themed clothing, and dozens of requests from all of you, I have decided to put a line of clothing together to sell here on quiltcetera. Not only will you get a chance to see what I have designed, but you can add your own words and even edit the image before you order. Wearing a custom shirt or thong is a really great way to bring a smile to your face even when your not quilting.
I designed these panties for myself for valentines day. I can't wait to see the look on my husbands face when he sees them for the first time. Hopefully this will help him understand my true love, Quilting. LOL
Let me know what you all think.
Be sure to check back for my latest designs.