quilting instruction

Does anyone have instructions for putting a wall hanging quilt together with 8X10 picture transfers?

Boarder size? Can I machine quilt around the 8X10 pictures or should I hand tie it? Have to have this done by Thursday May 3. Never done a quilt but have done a lot of sewing.

First, know that the quilt police won’t come get you for breaking quilt rules. Do it the way you like it.

Some tips (not rules): You can machine stitch or hand tie. If you machine stitch, baste the layers together with safety pins every 4″ across the wall hanging, starting in the center. Also begin sewing in the center and work your way to the outside, taking the pins out as you come to them. You will have better results if you use a “walking foot,” a specialty presser foot that feeds top and bottom lays of fabric through together. After it is all stitched or tied together, trim the edges and apply binding.

As for the border, whatever size you make it is correct. Some beautiful wall hangings and quilts have borders several inches wide, while others have only a narrow binding.

These web sites have been really helpful for me, and may help you with any additional questions:
www.quilterscache.com
www.qnm.com
http://quilting.about.com/

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