Stake RS Quilt Project

Our Ward RS is requested to provide 3-5 quilts to the Stake at the Sept. Women's Conference. This is a great summer project to do with your family and friends to help those in need. Sister Gaynelle Carlson is taking the lead as coordinator for our RS Quilting Project. She can provide guidance and help so feel free to contact her for support. Last year several sisters helped by purchasing the material or batting for others who were willing to do the sewing. Also some sisters wanting to learn were teamed up to work with other Sisters. If you can provide a quilt, material, or team with someone on this project, please let Gaynelle know if you can provide support for a quilt or reply to this email.

Gaynelle's phone/email is 281-993-8004, ellecar7@gmail.com
Quilts - General Guidelines
Quilted and tied quilts are both acceptable. Quality is more important than quantity.
Approx. Sizes:

Crib 45 x 60 inches

Single 72 x 90 inches

Double 90 x 90 inches

Materials:

Cotton and poly-cotton blend or flannel (pre-shrunk if necessary)

- Not Denim or corduroy they are slow to dry and heavy to ship

8 oz bonded poly batting

3 or 4 ply yarn or heavy Cro-sheen

 Guidelines:

Quilts may be tied or machine quilted. If pieced quilt make sure seams are secured with 1/2 inch seams

For tied quilts:

Ties should be 4 inches apart

Stitch should be 1/4" to 1/2" on bottom

Mark using chalk for tie guides

Use double thread of 3 or 4 play yarn or double thread of heavy Cro-sheen

Square knot or International stitch are preferred

Check underneath to make sure there are no knots

Please ensure ties cannot be pulled out

 Binding:

Should be done carefully by hand or machine

Below are two methods:

1. Pillow Case Method - 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 the four edges.

Sew another row 1" from the edges to secure batting.

2. 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.