I've just completed the top for my king size duvet cover. This was one project I was not going to attempt to quilt on my machine like I've done for all others. I decided to make a duvet cover and finally start using my duvet again!
The top is done in patchwork (very simple and pretty design), but my thoughts are this....
.....When I make a quilt and 'quilt it' the 3 layers are together with all the quilting and there is no worries about anything 'coming apart'. With a duvet cover, there is nothing really holding the layers together as the duvet will be tied to the cover in the corners and that is it. With a lot of shifting and moving and tugging on the blanket when in use, I'm worried about all my patchwork on the top.....
Should I use something like interfacing or something on the back of my top piece before assembling it to the back for daily use?
Generally, I keep the covers on the duvet for a few months before pulling it off and washing it and changing to another cover, and with the rough use of a blanket on our bed, along with the size of it, I'm really worried that the stitching will not be strong enough over time.
Am I worrying about nothing? Or is there something I could iron on or add to the back of my top piece to give it stability and strength?
Thanks everyone! I really need all the thoughts from you all as I am still very new to quilting (only started in this new addicting hobby about 4 months ago!)
Chrina2
The top is done in patchwork (very simple and pretty design), but my thoughts are this....
.....When I make a quilt and 'quilt it' the 3 layers are together with all the quilting and there is no worries about anything 'coming apart'. With a duvet cover, there is nothing really holding the layers together as the duvet will be tied to the cover in the corners and that is it. With a lot of shifting and moving and tugging on the blanket when in use, I'm worried about all my patchwork on the top.....
Should I use something like interfacing or something on the back of my top piece before assembling it to the back for daily use?
Generally, I keep the covers on the duvet for a few months before pulling it off and washing it and changing to another cover, and with the rough use of a blanket on our bed, along with the size of it, I'm really worried that the stitching will not be strong enough over time.
Am I worrying about nothing? Or is there something I could iron on or add to the back of my top piece to give it stability and strength?
Thanks everyone! I really need all the thoughts from you all as I am still very new to quilting (only started in this new addicting hobby about 4 months ago!)
Chrina2
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