Total Number of Quilts Needed: 15
Approximate Sizes:
Crib 45 x 60
Single 72 x 90
Double 90 x 90
Suggested Materials:
Cotton, Cotton-Poly blend or flannel (pre-shrunk if necessary).
Denim and Corduroy are NOT preferred as they are slot to dry and heavier to ship.
8 oz. Bonded poly batting is recommended for tied quilts.
3 or 4 ply yarn or heavy Cro-sheen
Guidelines:
Quilts may be tied or quilted by hand or machine.
If quilt is pieced, make sure all seams are secured with 1/2 inch seams.
For Tied Quilts:
Ties should be approximately 4 inches apart.
Stitch should be approximately 1/4 to 1/2 on bottom.
Mark using chalk and make sure that stitches willfully cover the mark when tied.
Use double thread of 3 or 4 ply yarn or double thread of heavy Cro-sheen.
Square Know or International stitch are preferred.
Check underneath to make sure there are no knots (batting coming through).
Please ensure that the ties cannot be pulled out.
Binding:
Should be carefully done by hand or machine.
Below are two suggested methods:
--Pillow Case Method: Recommended if tying without frames. With right sides together, lay top and bottom of quilt on flat surface. Lay batting on top, pin and sew three sides. Turn right side out and fold in the open end. Top stitch around four edges. Sew another row 1" from the edges to secure batting.
--Roll Method: Trim excess batting to allow you to bring the bottom of the quilt over the top piece, using the roll hem method. Pin and sew with a sturdy stitch.
