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Fabrics 101: Embroidering on Pre-Quilted Cotton
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Fabrics 101:
Embroidering on
Pre-Quilted Fabric
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For projects that need a soft touch,
pre-quilted fabric is a popular
choice. Quilting, or stitching
multiple layers of fabric together
to make a thicker layer, was first
done for utility rather than
artistic effect. The layers create a
warm and protective fabric with
endless uses. When you need a sturdy
yet soft fabric for tote bags,
organizers, and cases that cushion
and protect what's inside,
pre-quilted fabric is just right for
the job!
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FABRIC:
Pre-quilted fabrics are generally
made up of a sheet of lightweight
cotton fabric, stitched in a regular
pattern to a layer of batting. Some
pre-quilted fabrics have another
layer of cotton on the back, which
makes both sides attractive and
useful. The stitching is often in a
diamond pattern, but other patterns
can be found too. Choose any
pre-quilted fabric you like -- you
can't really go wrong! |
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DESIGN: Matched with the
right stabilizer, pre-quilted fabric
can support a variety of embroidery,
from light redwork to solid
stitch-filled designs.
NEEDLE: As usual, a 75/11
sharp sewing needle will help create
a crisp design.
STABILIZER: Depending on the
design you're using, you may have
different stabilizer options.
Cutaway stabilizer is never a bad
choice, and it'll be necessary for
solid stitch-filled designs. Light
and open designs such as the
elephant stitched below will
probably stitch out just fine with
tearaway stabilizer. (We don't
recommend tearaway often, because it
doesn't provide as much support as
cutaway stabilizer - so enjoy!) |
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Embroidering on
Pre-Quilted Fabric
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STABILIZER:
Spray a piece of cutaway stabilizer (see
stabilizer note above) with temporary
spray adhesive, and smooth the
pre-quilted fabric on top. |
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HOOPING:
Hoop both layers rightly together. |
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Embroider the
design. |
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FINISHING: Trim excess stabilizer
from the back of the embroidery. |
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And your
angel is done! Embroidering on
pre-quilted fabric is pretty easy and
straightforward. This material is great
to use in tote bags, protective cases,
and organizers of all types! |
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This
light-stitching
elephant shows
another fun look you can achieve with
pre-quilted fabric. The quilting shows
through the design a bit, but it fades
into the background. Too cute! |
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We've used
pre-quilted fabric in a variety of
projects, such as this
crock pot
carrier... |
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Stitching tips for
pre-quilted fabric:
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Needle
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75/11
sharp needle; an embroidery needle
may also be used |
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Stabilizer |
Cutaway
(2.5 ounce) |
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Design
Choice |
Designs of
any complexity work well on pre-quilted
fabric |
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