Tuesday, June 19, 2012

The back of my Levens Hall Quilt

I used 2 vintage French fabrics and a vintage English fabric on the back. The batting is a very thin batting called "quilt lite", 100% woven cotton - which looks a little like a loosely woven wool.

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  1. beautiful, beautiful quilt both the back and front....I have heard about this quilt lite where do I get some

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  2. where do you live Adele? you should be able to get Quilt-lite in most Australian patchwork shops - ask for it...

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  3. I live in Maryborough in Queensland.....I have asked but I just got a dazed look from the lady behind the counter. Might go do a few Brisbane stores when I go there next :)

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  4. I'm in the US and am very interested in this batting - do you know a brand name or a mail order source? Seriously love your quilts.

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  5. Hi Gretchen, the product is called Vilene Quiltlite. It was traditionally used as a facing in men's suiting - in the jacket front. It looks like a loosely woven flannel. I'll take a picture and post it. It's 100% cotton and drapes beautifully. Also good if you have arthritis as it is quite thin and very easy to quilt.

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  6. Anonymous28 June, 2012

    Hi Brigitte,

    I just got your book and was making templates for the "dancing dollies", but can't find the star D (like a seastar)and the heart anywhere.
    Did I miss something?

    Greetings from Holland, Inez

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    1. Anonymous22 July, 2012

      Under Tips & Instructions, at top of page, you will find the download for star and heart along with a correction for pattern piece J.

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  7. Hi Brigitte,
    Where do you buy all the beautiful vintage fabrics you use? I am based in London UK and also regularly visit my sister who lives in the South of France. I am just wondering whether you have any tips for where to look for vintage fabric, or know of any good websites or shops where I can buy some.
    Loving the book, it is such a joy.
    Best wishes Anna

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    1. Hello Anna,
      My vintage fabrics come from flea markets in the south of France as well as antique shops. I sometimes buy on the Internet too. It's a collection spanning some 20 years. There are usually only a couple of really old fabrics in each quilt (sometimes none) most are just 'old' looking. I buy new fabrics mostly from local quilt shops in Australia. Sometimes you can pick up vintage fabrics in op shops too...B

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  8. Anonymous18 July, 2013

    Do you need to cut off the selvedges when you join quilt lite?

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