Occasionally I decide to sell one of the quilts that I make. It is not easy to let them go since they require so much of my time and effort, but I get a sence of accomplishment out of selling them. I like to know that someone appreciates all my efforts.
My Quilts will be listed on My Etsy site here http://www.etsy.com/shop/timquilts
currently for sale.
Happy quilting!
Tim
Hi Tim: I’m making plans to do my first quilt this coming winter and am considering using a microfiber blanket for the batting. The pluses are that it should launder easily, dry quickly, provide warmth without the weight, no color bleeding, fairly thin. I’m not doing the quilt to sell or to pass along, just to use and launder when necessary. Am I committing a real no-no considering microfiber? Maybe I should try a smaller piece and see if I like the feel of it….your thoughts?
Hi Meg
I have to say I would try a small one first. I see your reasons for wanting to use it but my question is how it will quilt. if you plan to quilt by hand it may (or may not) be difficult to quilt through. What I do know is that every quilter has a different experiance and prefers a different batting. My personal favorite is warm and natural cotton….but many hand quilters think it is very difficult to quilt. Best of luck with your first quilt! I know it will be beautiful
Tim, thanks for your quick reply, and thanks for your encouragement. I have done some crewel work plus other embroidery, so want to try my luck at quilting. The microfiber might be a little slippery, not sure. I’ll let you know how the small piece of quilting with microfiber turns out, although it might be months from now!
when you try it let me know how it goes…I love to learn new things
Hello,
I’ve seen a beautiful quilt top with carolina lily on your pages…have you finished it?
in case you decide to sell it, pls can you advise me?
many thanks
MariaLuisa
I have not finished that one yet…but some day I will….and I will let you know
Hi Tim,
My daughter fell in love with an arch quilt ( Hawthorne NY and Pink star, I believe it’s called ). She refers to it as a person…lately, she is upset that he is getting old ( 8 yrs..) and tears that “he” aka “special” is falling apart. The blanket is disintegrating. I am trying to find one for sale to give her this Xmas. Any idea where I can find it/ him;) other than eBay? Or worth-point or ??? I welcome and appreciate any help.
Thank you!
Erika
the only place I can think of to find one would be eBay…at least that is the only place I have seen them for sale. Good luck
Hello Tim,
I enjoyed seeing your wonderful gardens and quilt work. It’s great that you give new life to worthy antique quilt tops. Also, your explanation regarding quilting stitch counts per inch was another helpful hint for many new to quilting or to buyers. Keep up the good work… but I wonder how do you accomplish so much !!! ?? I think that creative people are driven by their thoughts and ideas way beyond the norm.
Ken True Columbus, Ohio
I guess it is something that is more of a need than anything else….I just feel like I need to always be working on something….and I can’t figure out how to enjoy just sitting.