I DID IT! My first 9 block! *ALMOST FINISHED QUILT PICS PG 3*

[The Chicken Lady]

I'm impressed! Your first quilt is going to be so beautiful...it already looks gorgrous!

 

[Acre of Blessings]

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HennysMom----

that is a beauty. And the love that has went into it. Nice job

Keep up the good work. Can't wait to see it completed.

 

[speckledhen]

Guys, I use this to baste quilts-it's like a pop-rivet type action. Works great, you quilt then cut out the little plastic ligaments.
http://store.quilting-warehouse.com/082750.html

On smaller projects, I've been known to use the quilt batting that you iron in between the front and back and it fuses the layers for you to quilt.

 

[HennysMom]

thanks ladies! So ya'll wouldnt move any blocks then? They all look okay next to the ones they're next to? I must've moved them a dozen times trying to get them looking okay color wise. I do need to press them all before I begin stitching them to the cream strips.

Speckled Hen - what is that thing you posted and how exactly does it work? I've looked at it and I'm trying to wrap my head around it, but I guess I'm not doing a very good job of it

. So you "pop rivet" the square to the backing/batting - then sew/quilt - then remove the rivet? Is that the gist of it?

I'm assuming its just to hold the fabric in place so it doesnt shift on you?

My next question to all of you experts: Okay - I want to back this with a heavy flannel - and what you see it all layed out on is an oversized twin flannel sheet. I dont want to use that one because its kinda worn down but I do like the size of it. So - if I go to the fabric store (and praying I can find that exact color

) how much fabric would that be in yards? I also need extra to do the stripping for the centers as you see it; I like the "blue boxes" as it shows in the picture but I'm having a time trying to figure out how to actually DO that part. Been thinking about it all night long and I'm drawing a blank here.

Anyone else want to tell me how to achieve that look? I'm up for suggestions LOL

 

[speckledhen]

It's not a real pop rivet, but like the clothing price tags are put on with..that little plastic ligament. It has a needle and a string of those plastic do-hickeys (gosh, what are those called??). You place the needle into the quilt, press the trigger and it shoots a plastic string through the quilt. It works like a pop rivet gun, but there is no metal rivet. Gee, I have lost my grip on the English language!

Here is an article that explains how it works since my words are gone today!
http://www.quiltersreview.com/article.asp?article=/review/product/010129_a.asp

 

[HennysMom]

Hmm - this sounds like alot of work to master its use, remove the tacks, then fix the holes it leaves. I'd have to actually see the work/damage up close to see what it actually does / doesnt do to judge on how it performed I guess.

So, can anyone answer my previous question on how much fabric I'd need roughly? Do I just measure the length of the sheet and then tell the lady at the fabric store the length and width I need it to be and she'll tell me the yardage?

 

[speckledhen]

Henny, actually, it's easy as pie and doesn't leave holes like you would think it does. I wont ever baste another quilt with thread. Fusible batting is good for smaller projects if you dont like the basting gun.

 

[verthandi]

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You have done so well on this quilt. And it is going to be such a good memory. I wish I had thought to at least have Mom save my
Dad's ties for something like this.

As far as the quilt back goes, I think you said that you wanted to use flannel??? And is the sheet approx. 40 X 75? If so most fabrics comes in 45 inches width. So you would need 2 1/8 yards, to have enough for the length. I always buy extra to make sure I have enough to cut the fabric evenly and I have some room to adjust measurements if needed.

I would probably buy 2 1/2 and use the extra to make rice sock type of warmers.

 

[ChevygirlBeth]

I think you're doing a great job, especially for your first try!

It looks beautiful - I can't wait to see the finished project! I love seeing all these quilts lately with sentimental value!

 

[mangled]

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I would go with 2 1/2 yards. You'll have a bit left over.

9 patch was also my 1st quilt. I think your colors are awesome. The center of the 9 patch being those splashes of paisley and bright colors, it's gorgeous.

If you do go with flannel, wash it in warm water and dry it on high before you sew it together. Flannel is notorious for mis-shaping after the first wash, and could really screw up your quilt.

Also, with all the Christmas sales, you may be able to find yourself a nice flannel sheet set for a decent price. I saw twin sets at K-Mart today for $9.99. I've found the flannel sheets to be so easy to work with, but again, make sure you wash and dry them first!

Good luck! Be sure to post the finished project!!

Em