NQC LIVE! June 2017

During the June NQC LIVE, Heather Thomas discussed how to pre-wash pre-cut fabrics like charm packs and jelly rolls, shared ideas for how to quilt redwork quilts and other blocks with embroidery and provided tips for making better fabric selection choices when it comes to planning out a quilt.

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16 Responses to “NQC LIVE! June 2017”

  1. Nancy Edmondson

    What is scrim on batting?

  2. Lawayne

    Is it better to store quilts in a dry dark space like under a bed or in a closet, or can you store them in a plastic storage crate/box?

  3. Jackie Sorenson

    Could you spell the name of the detergent you mentioned please. Thanks

  4. Shelley

    I have a large yo yo quilt top from my grandmother. How would you suggest finishing it?thanks

  5. kturbak

    Thank you for teaching all of us. My question is do you wash quilts and ALL your clothing in HOT water? I understand if its a newly made quilt but what about all the washings over the year etc. Doesn't this damage quilts/clothing? Is it OK to use cold or warm when using Synthropol?

  6. Linda M

    Back to the hand embroidered blocks, I am just about to quilt squares that have been thread or needle painted embroidery (wildflowers) should the cross hatch lines be brought right up to the embroidered design or should I outline the whole flower then quilt up to that line?

  7. Grace

    If I use Synthropol in prewashing my fabrics which will get rid of the excess dye, do I still need to use Retayne to set colors that have a tendency to run, like reds?

  8. Alice

    How to quote some one a price for a full size t shirt quilt

  9. maryeliz

    Feed dogs up or down for ruler quilting? Maribeth

  10. Deborah DelRegno

    I am looking for a good long arm quilting machine, quilt frame, with the ability to have the software to help me quilt. Can you direct me to some good reviews for long arm quilt machines and frames.