2. More and more people are showing an interest in
quilting. Being able to choose appropriate quilt tops is a
vital part of the quilting process. Here are some very
useful words of advice for people that are in this kind of
situation.
3. Certain people like to find old unfinished projects that
they can work on. These can often be found in antique
stores or other stores of this kind. Sometimes they are
even passed down through a family and just need a little
bit of fixing up and possibly adding to it can bring an old
item a brand new life when done.
4. Stores that sell antiques or vintage things can be a good
place to start if you are looking for this kind of thing.
Making sure that the item you opt for is of high quality
workmanship is very important. The more delicate an
item the more likelihood of issues occurring. Fraying is a
very common problem seen. It is also to try and opt for
items that have not been previously washed. This too
can hinder the quality of the top.
5. Finding vintage pieces that have strong stitching is very
important. Stitching is what keeps everything where it's
supposed to be. It will also prove to be a lot easier for
the person to work with when completing the quilt.
There may be times that something catches your eye
and is in less then perfect condition, but sometimes the
repairs are worth it when this kind of find is finally done.
This is something that only the individual doing the work
will know.
6. Making your very own quilt top is another option to look
at as well. There are lots of magazines and websites that
offer a vast number of patterns and designs that a
person can choose to use. Many useful tips and helpful
hints can also be found in these magazines and
websites.
7. The choices for color and fabrics used is a very personal
one. Both of these things can make a huge difference in
the total look of the completed quilt. Most quilts get
used a lot by the people that own them, thus the
importance of choosing durable fabrics to work with.
Cotton is the easiest and is highly recommended for
beginners as it is far easier to work with. Use discretion
when this is being done to save headaches down the
road.
8. One of the most important things with quilting is the
thread used. Cotton thread is the best option for this
kind of project as it is far more durable then others.
Complications and damage to the fabrics used in the
quilt can occur with other threads. There are also special
threads that are strictly used by people that hand quilt.
These should never be used when machine quilting as it
can harm the machine.
9. There are numerous other things that people who are
interested in making quilt tops can learn about. Use the
internet and browse websites and blogs as there are a
lot of things that can be found on them that can be very
helpful in the task at hand. Also uses magazines and
books as well to help you along. Once you have learned
the things you need to know you will be well on your
way to creating your very own piece of art.