Fabric Quilt for Edgar: How to help

[KnottyLocks]

Following on from the call for quilters and knitters here, this thread is for those who would like to in contribe a square so that we can make a quilt for EdgarAleNPie and her family.

Your square needs to be:

7" square
cotton or polycotton
pre-washed to avoid shrinkage
zigzagged or overlocked around the edges, if possible
Any colour
If appliqued, using cotton
Can be embroidered
Any design to be in the central 6" square
Can send plain squares too


Details regarding posting, etc, to follow.

Many thanks.

[youretheoneformefatty]

Aaah, it's all becoming clear. Thanks.

[KnottyLocks]

Blimey, thank goodness I can sew better than I can type

Must proof read.

[Ihatecobwebs]

I'm better at piecing than applique. Is that alright? Have just had idea about foundation piecing, which may or may not work, will have to have a play.

[Ihatecobwebs]

Also, I can do extra squares if needed.

[ILikeToMoveItMoveIt]

Many thanks for starting this. I'll be contributing and I'm more than happy to contribute multiple squares if needed.

[KnottyLocks]

Cobwebs, that would be lovely .

A few squares would really help boost our running total. Thanks to you too, MoveIt.

[nickelbabysnatcher]

can i do a crochet granny square?
I can't knit.
(or quilt)

[KnottyLocks]

(Nickel you don't need to be able to quilt. We're just gathering the squares and someone else will stitch them together and quilt them.

And yes, we're doing knitted/crochet blanket too. I'll find the link.)

[KnottyLocks]

Link for the yarn blanket is in my OP.

[KnottyLocks]

So for example:

7" cotton square with a heart stitched on

or a star, moon, sun, bird, flower...

[KnottyLocks]

Nickel, if you can make your own wedding dress, an appliqued square will be a breeze.

And we need a few more!

[GentleOtter]

Where do we send the completed knitted squares to, please?

[KnottyLocks]

You done already then, GentleOtter. Good work, woman!

Details will be PM'd nearer the time.

[BerryLellow]

I'd like to send a square too please

[KnottyLocks]

Thank you, Berry

[hidinginthecupboard]

Does each square need to be appliqued? I have some lovely printed kids fabric so could send one square of that and one appliqued one for example.

Or I'm happy to do two appliqued ones if you want them all with something on (I can't embroider).

[KnottyLocks]

No, 'plain' ones are great too. One of each would be perfect. Thanks.

[CharCharGabor]

Oh yes I'd like to contribute a square too :) I am a bit rubbish at appliqué but can do piecing and embroidery.

[hidinginthecupboard]

Ok put me down for a 'plain' and an appliqued one then.

[KnottyLocks]

Hello CharChar . Thanks for that.

Excellent, Hiding. Thank you too.

[TotorosOcarina]

Hiya,

thanks for the PM, is there a date they need to be done by?

[nickelbabysnatcher]

i've pm'd Pixie and posted on the long thread.

It's a lovely idea. :)

[GentleOtter]

Do we put our MN names on the knitted squares?

[TheSmallPrint]

I will do a plain thing if thats any help??

[ThisIsANiceCage]

Sorry to be cross-posting.

I've PM'd Pixie to say I'm happy to contribute multiple squares from a piece of African printed fabric (predominantly yellow, with orange and indigo). It's 48 x 60 cm (18 x 23 inches), so can do six hemmed, 7-inch squares.