Episode 539 Woven Quilts

We have two patterns available for the woven        quilts. The first, “Tropical Seas”, is for the 34”        square  “fishy” quilt  that  I was demonstrating        on  the show.   The  pattern  includes  instruc-       tions  for  the weaving, piecing  and  machine        applique  to  complete  the quilt.       You  can        order  it  for  $8.00  plus shipping  (and tax, if        you are a California resident).

The second pattern is for the large (67”x 84”)        pastel  quilt   that  was  hanging  on  the back        wall of the set.  This pattern is called “Tequila        Sunrise”   and  includes  instructions   for  the        weaving,  piecing and trapunto used  to com-        plete the quilt.   You  can  order it  for  $10.00        plus shipping (and  tax, if you are a California        resident).

    I did the weaving on a Quilters Cut ‘n Press II.   This is made by June 
    Tailor.  The  same company makes  a  number of  different  sizes  of 
    lined  padded surfaces suitable for  weaving.    One of  my  favorites 
    for larger projects is called Pin-Weave Express. 

    It has  a  16” x 26”  lined surface for  weaving,  very  desirable  if  you
    decide to weave  a  large block, inset or  border.      It is also lined in
    1/2” increments, which would be useful if  you decide  to use narrow-
    er strips  for a project  than I have used  in mine.  Of course, you can
    make  a  weaving  surface,   as  I demonstrated  on  the  show,  from 
    cardboard, batting and muslin on  which  you have drawn lines  at 1"
    intervals.

    The fabrics that  I used  for both  quilts  are hand dyed  by my  friend, 
    Saundra Seth, at Pieces of Dreams.  Saundra has kits available for 
    both  quilts, including  all of  the  fabric needed  for  the  top  and  the
    binding.     All   you  would   need   to   supply,  fabricwise,  would  be
    the  backing.    Saundra  can  be  reached  at   909-867-3754 or  by 
    e-mail at pcsofdreams@earthlink.net

     Instructions  for the  trapunto  by  machine  techniques are  included    
     in   the  “Tequila Sunrise” pattern.     However,  should   you  wish  to 
     delve deeper into the subject,   Hari Walner  has  written  two books
     on  the  subject  —  Trapunto by Machine  (C&T Publishing, $22.95) 
     and  Exploring Machine Trapunto (C&T Publishing, $24.95). 

     These can be  purchased  at  quilt  stores or  you can go directly to 
     C&T Publishing's website at http://www.ctpub.com