string quilt question
07-20-2010, 04:36 AM
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I'm "thinking" about making a scrap string quilt using a muslin foundation. Question: Do you always use a batting for these quilts? Has anyone every quilted one without using batting, or would it just be toooo flat?
07-20-2010, 05:28 AM
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I did one and used fleece on the back, no batting. I didn't use muslin for the foundation though, just paper that was removed. Gave it to DH. she says that is one warm quilt!
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07-20-2010, 05:53 AM
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My DGM made me one yrs ago and there was no batting in it. She used heavy fabric's in it so it's a good winter quilt. Unfortunatly it is falling apart due to the fact that some of the fabric's were polyester.
07-20-2010, 06:42 AM
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I just finished two w/only muslin for 'batting'. LOVE THEM!! As several have said they make perfect summer quilts. Currently making one this way by request for a take along quilt in the car for a young child. Want to make one for myself for summer someday.
07-20-2010, 07:26 AM
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I made a string bed quilt without the muslin foundation, and used an 80/20 batting. It does not feel too heavy to me, but I think it would be fine to make it without batting, especially if you use the muslin for foundation........sounds like a nice summer quilt to me.
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