Important Things To Know About Making Quilt Tops

By Catalina Nielsen


People all over the world have been quilting for years and years. This can explain the increase in people looking for information about quilt tops. Here we will look at some of the more important things a person should know about these items before starting a project of their own.

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.

If you are looking in stores for this kind of thing it is important to look for quality in the quilt tops that you look at. Try to determine whether items you see have ever been washed. This is very important as the unfinished item is more fragile in this state issues such as fraying can occur. Stay away from these kind of items.

When it comes to looking at vintage items to finish, be sure to check the stitching carefully. The stronger the stitching the better. Occasionally people will come across that one of a kind item they fall in love with that is in less than perfect condition. These projects will just mean more work as the repairs will have to be done as well as the completion of the quilt top itself.

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.

Take into considerations colors and fabrics that are going to be used. These are both things that are all a matter of personal choice for the quilter, but the fabric you choose can make a big difference when the project is done. Try to use fabric that is durable as most people get a lot of use from the quilts they create and the more durability they have the better. Beginners are usually advised to stick with 100 per cent cotton fabrics as they are easier to work with.

There are a variety of options available for the thread a person can use to quilt with. Once again cotton is highly recommended due to the durability it has. There are some threads that specially designed for hand quilting only. It is very important that these be used for the purpose intended. They are not designed to be used in a machine and can cause damage.

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.




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