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I'm making this quilt. I have the first two columns done -- so four stacks of strips. Two are all white (the left edge of the quilt) and one is mostly white (the lower left corner of the tree). The thing is, I realized I'm not going to have enough white fabric and I can't get more. I can get kind of similar stuff, but given that this is a solid block of colour I feel like a sudden change, even if subtle, will show. Please suggest and comment on ways to camouflage. [more inside]
posted by If only I had a penguin... on Nov 4, 2023 - 15 answers

The front of my quilt is an old bedspread, and has been washed countless times. I'm going to add batting, a back, and binding, and quilt it to turn it into a comforter. Normally I wouldn't pre-wash the fabric, but since the front is already washed do I need to wash the rest? They're 100% cotton, good quality. I'm not worried about the dyes bleeding.
posted by The corpse in the library on Jul 1, 2021 - 17 answers

I made this quilt 25 years ago. [more inside]
posted by DMelanogaster on Oct 28, 2017 - 12 answers

Quilter filter. I have a brand new Olfa Rotary Cutter. I have tested out by cutting double fabric using cardboard as a cutting board with mixed results. Help! [more inside]
posted by francesca too on Sep 29, 2010 - 9 answers

I need to know how to cut fabric into a approx. a yard square. With straight edges and square corners. Despite much effort I am still awful. Please help! [more inside]
posted by ticketmaster10 on Jun 21, 2010 - 16 answers