Mrs Webmuppet Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I use Quilters Dream cotton batting. Lovely stuff to use, you just have to be a bit careful when doing the 'sandwich' bit- when you put the layers together on the floor ( I can't remember the techie term- LMW calls it making a quilt sandwich) as the wadding can stretch a bit. I tried polyester batting but it was a nightmare, my sewing machine didn't like it one bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Thanks for the warning about the polyester MrsWM, I rather like the sound of the iron on stuff. I will pop into the shop at the weekend to look at the prices, they sell from the roll which I am hoping will work out cheaper than the packs. I am already wondering what to do for my next quilt. They had some fab batik fabric I fancy using, should I do they same design again and try to do a better quilt or try something completely different. I am thinking of putting the fabric on my christmas list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Is there a book anyone would recommend for a newbie quilter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I can recommend The Quilt In A Day books. The Quilt In A Day website also has videos for some of the patterns ( but Eleanor Burns voice can get a bit much). The other books which are good are the books by Karin Hellaby from Quilters Haven.I can recommend Sew Simple Logs and Sew Simple Pineapple. The only down side is they don't give fabric requirements ( or recipe as LMW puts it) Both authors do very clear instructions with diagrams. I too like working with batiks and my next quilt is a mix of batiks and swirly type fabrics..........using this pattern http://www.quiltinaday.com/shoponline/books_display.asp?book=2nd_Edition_Radiant_Star_Quilts&i=30068&pg= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Do you need a book? I found the Missouri Star Quilt company on YouTube a fantastic resource. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Ooo, I like the look of that series Mrs WM. I don't know if I do need a book AJuff, most of my crochet ideas come from the web... any other good websites to suggest? Preferably fairly straightforward ones like Attic24s crochet one However there is something very reassuring about flicking open a book and looking at the different designs and diagrams but then again video tutorials can explain things so much better. I think I need something to start me off... I've just looked at the website you recommended, it does seem straight forward That is a fantastic looking quilt Mrs WM, I can't wait to see yours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I did my first quilt from this book, as recommended on an earlier thread.http://www.amazon.co.uk/Jelly-Roll-Quilts-Perfect-Making/dp/0715328638/ref=pd_sim_b1#_ I also used you tube, especially MQC as their videos are very clear, but there are plenty of others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I too like working with batiks and my next quilt is a mix of batiks and swirly type fabrics..........using this pattern http://www.quiltinaday.com/shoponline/books_display.asp?book=2nd_Edition_Radiant_Star_Quilts&i=30068&pg= I love batiks but that pattern all those points. Kerrie made one like that and I think she may have finished it. Where are you Valkyrie?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Love that radiant star design - there was one last year in the free quilting magazine download, but in really vivid colours. I printed it off, but not sure I'll ever get round to doing it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Ah, there's not so many points it's all done with clever cutting ( you sew the strips together and then cut across at a 45 degree angle). I am doing a 4 colour star with little stars in the corners, using green and purple fabrics.I will be starting it after Christmas hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasperaliceuk Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Latest creation. I have a really ancient robin, losing all its bits, on my Xmas tree, but kept for sentimental reasons. This new one can sit along side Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Wow how did you make that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Well been to knitting and stitching at Harrogate and it was amazing, so many yarns and ideas. I didn't see any needle felting kits though so bought a tool and brush and some wool stuff. I'll have to google how to go about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasperaliceuk Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Wow how did you make that? He's needlefelted. Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 He's lovely! - very lifelike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 I'm off to Harrogate in the morning so I'll look out for the needlefelting . . . I'm getting very excited!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 oh, im going on Sunday so I hope its good - dont buy everything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 I'm not planning on buying a huge amount, honest Couperwife . . I must come and meet you when I'm in Normanby next at my brothers. Redcar is sooo close!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 yep, very close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaT Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 I've been making christmas cards (a bit late I know!) and a birthday card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Well been to knitting and stitching at Harrogate and it was amazing, so many yarns and ideas. I didn't see any needle felting kits though so bought a tool and brush and some wool stuff. I'll have to google how to go about it Come up to mine some time and I'll show you how to needlefelt!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 I'd love to. I had a go yesterday but it ended up looking like a furball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 I'd love to. I had a go yesterday but it ended up looking like a furball Please don't tell me it's hard as I so want to do this I am still making the paper birds.........that has turned out more problematic than I thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Don't tell me that I want to do the paper birds when a get a tape dispenser . I also bought some decoupage papers at the show so am itching to have a go with those on my monsterbird when I get round to trying it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Gorgeous cards AndreaT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
