I am getting different answers from searching. I saw that you could cut the wadding smaller than squares of fabric, hence no wadding in seams to cut through. Does it matter or is one way better than the other. Just a bit confussed as to what may be the best for me to do...
So far I have cut 6 inch squares of fabric and 5 inch squares of wadding, not sewn any as yet. This will give a 1/2 inch seam with no wadding just the 4 layers of seam allowance to cut through. I will stitch the wadding in the X position.What has worked best for you? Kerry
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I went to order from SHoppers Rule and had a problem getting the cheaper shipping option when I went through checkout so I have written to them to get the problem sorted out before I place my order.
I can still check out Bunnings for you if you'd like the other ones, Ray will pick them up tomorrow as he goes to Bunnings every day.
I KNOW how good they are, whereas I don't know the quality of the SR ones.
Hugs
122864You're going to hate me!
On special at Shopper's rule.
Don't know if they are as good as Fiskars but the price is right @ $3.96 US, plus P&H of course.
HNR, Meg
www.shoppersrule.com
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by kezza2sew
28 Mar 2010
well Meg, I could not get them at Bunnings on Friday, they are going out of a lot of craft items. And you would not believe that a craft show was in town this weekend and I never knew untill to late to go... anyway I do have to purchase some over the net...will check these out. they sure are cheap enough tho. Hate you? I don't think so...
Love any advice even if it means spending money...hehehe....hope your doing ok today....love Kerry
122864Hi Kerry, I make many ragged quilts, jackets, and other items. There are several ways of doing this. I have never used batting(wadding) because it is bulky. I use either 2 layers of flanned (middle and back/front) or cotton/flannel/cotton. The last one I used the most. It has the right consistency especially when cutting. I use the Fiskars rag scissors, and just recently found out from someone else, to wash in a commercial machine/dryer. The lint does get into the drains, but I am careful to clean out all lint. I find when you finish with your cutting, go outside and shake it well. (birds love it), then again between wash and dry and after completely dry. This helps elemnate excess lint. I'm working on one for a school, just about ready to start it. (Takes me a while to get it in my head for colors etc...) Most of all they are easy and fun to do! So have fun with it, you don't have to be perfect with it. It's very forgiving.
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by kezza2sew
24 Mar 2010
thank you for tips. I am lucky to have Quilt Pro program so I scan in my fabrics and plan my colours from there. then I print out my sample quilt pattern design. I find it is taking some time doing the corner to corner stitching first..but all is fun.
36693Hi, I just finished a quilt like that(i think)& i will put it in projects.Carolyn
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360644I also saw these on the net. These are the ones Punch With Judy will be stocking here in Australia.
They are Heritage Cutlery Brand spring loaded.
Not sure of the price as yet.
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by meganne
24 Mar 2010
The blades don't look to be as good as the Fiskars, which have a really good point and beautiful cutting action. Also these handles don't look very ergonomic, they don't look at all comfortable.
If you want but can't get the Fiskars there, let me know and I will get them here for you.
I think Spotlight also has them but they were more expensive. Also saw them at the stitch n craft show, again more expensive.
hugs n love, Meg
by kezza2sew
24 Mar 2010
Ok Meg, you have sold me I will definiately get the Fiskas and I'm off to the city tomorrow so will pick some up for sure...thanks love.
25546Hi Kerry I have made a few Rag Quilts which is what I think you are referring to and I use 3 layers of flannel, the front, back and middle, no batting..
and then the Fiskar scissors that Meg mentioned are a must, they make it so much easier to clip those seams...A couple that I have posted in projects, not sure if the links will show up...good luck Glenda x0x0x0x
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by kezza2sew
24 Mar 2010
Thanks Glenda yes this is what I am talking about. This one is just cotton fabric but plan on making some of 3 layers of flannel after this one.
yes I read on net about spring loaded scissors. I certainly will buy some.
I have Arthritis in both hands.
I tried searching before re these quilts, but came up with no photos. Some times it is hard to find things on here...
27071Don'cha hate when you type up an answer and hit the wrong button and lose it before you are finished!!!!!
Try again.....
As a further to Polly's post I would add the suggestion that you invest in a pair of Fiskars Softouch® Micro-Tip spring loaded scissors for use when doing your clipping around the blocks.
What these do is open themselves after you have made the cut, which effectively reduces your controlled hand movements by half and saves a lot of unnecessary hand strain. Believe me, they were my best investment (small $19.95 Large $29.95 from Bunnings) because by the time you clip your snips, 1/2 an inch apart around every block, of a full quilt, you will be looking for a bucket of ice to relieve your aching hands, but not with these fantastic snips. I use the larger pair for cutting stabiliser and wrapping paper, etc.
I've added some links for you in case you don't have a Bunnings nearby.
hugs n roses, Meganne
www.scissorman.com.au[2] http://www.bizrate.com/scissors/fiskars-softouch-micro-tip-s...
www.bizrate.com
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by marietta
24 Mar 2010
I can just add, that you can not go wrong with Fiskars. I have two big one's that was brought from America for me, by a friend that lives there. I have had both my carpal tunnels (both hands) operated on and my doctor, as well as the physiotherapist told me to use Fiscars, and now I will not use any other scissors.
by meganne
24 Mar 2010
Oh, and the way you are proceeding is the way Polly, the sewing group, and I did/do our Bushfire quilt and I was the one who stitched all the blocks together and did the snipping of the whole quilt!!!
I would think the cross stitch is what gives the beautiful quilting effect, without it you just have a large square with wadding inside, which could possibly bunch up unless you stitch around every single side and make sure you catch the wadding in every single seam.
NO, NO, NO, way too much work!!!
When you stitch the three pieces together (corner to corner) you don't need to stitch around all four sides, that gets done when you join the blocks together.
Hope this is clearer than mud.
by kezza2sew
24 Mar 2010
Mud,,,yeah I got that....
Thanks Meg, I started stitching today, just the corner to corner. I asked Punch with Judy re scissors. She said she could have some at her shop. They are the Heritage Brand with the spring loaded. Nice to know about Bunnings having some. They stock heaps of stuff huh? Will definiately get me some spring loaded ones for sure...
Hope you are doing fine now, well getting better anyway....Love Kerry
122864Kerry as babsie has said, cut the wadding less. Sew a cross thru the square. This will quilt it together. Hope this helps. Hope all is well in thr Sth Burnett ")
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by nonna57
24 Mar 2010
Should have read all your question. Sorry.By the time you clip it will fluff enough without having wadding. Also it is easier to clip just the material.
by quiltgrama
24 Mar 2010
I have made several and agree with Pauline. I usually make my squares 9 inch with batting at 7 3/4 it just allows for sewing . That is how I was taught at a quilt store when I took a course. Hugs Lisa
42046Can't help you with experience because I haven't tried yet, but looks like you have been looking in the same places as me to learn. The other way I found described was to use another layer of flannel instead of the wadding the same size as the squares. I don't think it was necessary to stitch the X through if you used three layers of flannel. This is how I was going to try for my first one. Remember I'm no expert!! I'll be watching to see what the ones who have done it before say :)
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by babsie
24 Mar 2010
I'm busy with my first one. I have cut the flannel 15cm and batting 10cm and stitched a cross through. I am now busy arranging my squares ans will stitch 2cm seams so the batting is inside and I will not stitch through it. Hope it works, will let you know.
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