Second
Helpings
We
at Pine Tree Lodge Designs would like to offer our friends
a little something extra. So from time to time we will
have free quilt patterns available here on this page
along with a few Tips learned along the way.
It's
our way of saying Thank You!
We
will offer these quilt patterns in a PDF format, so you may need
Adobe Acrobat Reader to open & print them for your personal
use.
To that end, we have provided a link to their site.
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“BrightStars”
Octagon
Tabletopper
17" Diameter #122
(posted
September 2008)
To
download BrightStars
To purchase pattern
#122 |
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“Hugs
& Kisses” Pillows #306
(posted
April 2005)
Whimiscal
pillows that coordinate perfectly
with the "Hugs & Kisses" quilts.
To
download Hugs &
Kisses Pillows
To purchase pattern
#306 |
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Border
for #103 - Cardinal in the Woods
(posted
April 2004)
Now
you can dress up that bright & cheerful fellow you created
with Pattern #103 to help preserve your warm memories of a
winter walk through the woods. The pattern uses rotary cutting
coupled with template free & folded corner techniques
to keep it sweet & simple. The finished size of
this delightful wall hanging with a new border is 21"
x 27".
To
download Border for
#103
To purchase pattern
#103 |
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Flannel
Flowers
(posted
January 2004)
Chase
away the winter blues with cozy Flannel Flowers.
This fat quarter friendly project uses Pine Tree Lodge
Designs pattern DaisyDash #217. There are two sizes
included with this file: 72" x 94" and 98"
x 120".
Pattern #217 purchase is required.
To
download Flannel
Flowers
To purchase pattern
#217 |
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PDF files can be downloaded straight to your computer.
Instead of left-clicking on the link to open it,
right-click on the link for a shortcut menu that should include
an option that says Save Link As or
Save Target As or
something similar that mentions saving. Then it's just a matter
of saving the PDF to wherever you want on your computer.
Once you have downloaded & installed the free Adobe Acrobat
Reader,
you may open, view & print the file in pdf format.
To get free Acrobat Reader, click on this link.
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Flannel
Tips
SEWING
- Use
a scant seam allowance due to the thicker seams.
- Use
a slightly longer stitch length.
- If
possible, loosen the presser foot pressure slightly.
- Cotton
thread is recommended.
- Patterns
specific for non-flannels may be used if pieces are larger.
- When
pressing, it is acceptable to use steam. Just be sure
to press down on the seams, not iron across seams, which
may stretch the flannel.
PRE-WASHING
To
pre-wash or not to pre-wash is a personal choice. Flannels
that are not pre-washed will shrink more the first time the
finished quilt is washed. Pre-washed flannels will shrink
before use & have a firmer weave for easier handling when
sewn. Pre-washing is a good idea if you are making a
scrap flannel project that includes fabrics from several companies,
since they may shrink differently. There will be additional
shrinkage when the finished quilt is washed. Flannels
may continue to shrink for several washings. When washing
the finished quilt, use cold water & a gentle cycle.
The quilt may be line dried or put in a cool dryer.
BATTING
& QUILTING
- Dense,
compact, cotton or cotton blend battings such as Warm &
Natural, Hobb's Heirloom Cotton, and Quilter's Dream will
work well.
- Polar
fleece backing may be used with no batting.
- Basting
spray works well on flannels.
- Simple
quilting such as stitch in the ditch and/or cross-hatching
may be used as long as there is adequate quilting to support
the type of batting used.
- More
intricate quilting also works well & looks wonderful
after the quilt has been washed.
- Cotton
thread works very well for quilting. Rayon thread
may also be used.
These
tips are from personal observations & experiences only.
They are not intended to be the final answer to "How
to work with flannel."
There are no rules in quilting - just guidelines. |
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