Yesterday, we gave our "Signature quilt" to our retiring President of the Quilt Guild here in Florida. She was overwhelmed by it all. It turned out so pretty once we got the machine quilting done on it. The squares were not all perfect, but, neither are we! The sentiments were written with Pigma pens, and that means it will last forever.
One bit of advice for anyone wishing to make one for a friend, be sure that you use the Pigma Pens that state: Archival ink, acid free. Otherwise, some inks will eat right through the fabric. The usual black pens that you pick up at the stores, usually ARE NOT filled with ARCHIVAL INK. Steer away from them!
Another very important thing is to have all of the squares measure exactly the same size. It is wise to give each person a pattern that has the 1/4" seam allowance added, and then request them to use only a 1/4" seam.
Ironing "freezer paper" to the back of the area that people are going to write their sentiments on, will also help the penmanship to be much more readable.
Using the pattern that I put in the newspaper or the one that is on this blog, the center piece, MUST BE the same size, or the points will not match up. Have someone cut out ALL OF THE CENTERS out of the same fabric and iron the freezer paper on them BEFORE giving them to the others to add the triangles to each side. This will certainly make a nicer square and a nicer quilt.
Time was of essence when we were making our signature quilt, and we didn't have time to get this last step done for them. I'll save you a lot of trouble when making yours by heeding my advice!
Could I get the template sizes and assembly instructions please? IDesignerinoz@gmail.com thanks
ReplyDeleteCan someone please send me the dimensions of the template so I can make this block? Thanks ! Janice
DeleteDo you have dimensions for each piece of the quilt ( template size) and instructions?
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Yes please the end size of the block and signature price size would be helpful. Grandson getting married in Oct. The tops almost to finished yea.opps all dimensions for the completed square. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHello, I too would like the template sizes and instructions too. My son just got married and I have two more childtren that will be getting married in the next year. This is such and incredible quilt and would love to try it! Thank you - daisyjoy58@gmail.com. :-)
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ReplyDeleteI too would like the template sizes and instructions to make a signature quilt!
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Hi I finally figured out how to do my signature quilt by trial and error. There are some pretty good suggestions online if you just google. I do have a photo of the finished project if anyone can tell me how to post it or alternatively I'd be happy to send individually to your personal emails. Just let me know. PS mine pretty much followed the diagram above.
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DeleteI'm planning on making a signature quilt for my nieces wedding. If you wouldn't mind could you share the dimensions of what you cut out for the squares? Also would like to see a picture of what you made.
Thank you, Tricia
Hi Tricia. Happy to send photos. Please send your email address I don't know how to post photos on the blog.
ReplyDeleteHello, I too would like the template sizes and instructions too. I love this quilt. Thank you so much!
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I would also appreciate dimensions and a template of the block if available for a signature/memorial quilt that I'm making for a celebration of life party. Thank you!
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