I also want to explore other energy dissipation methods including metal weaves, foils, interlayer non Newtonian adhesives, etc. This interest springs from discussions I’ve had with my mother and older sister concerning their new quilt business ( http://www.meowquilts.com/home.html ). I proposed we might make precut fabrics via the forge for beginner quilters or some kind of kit. Here’s a few of my mom’s quilts.
Fabric cuts really nice on a laser…you can do several layers at a time and the edges are heat sealed so it doesnt fray. She does beautiful work!
You can also cut custom templates for quilt shapes too.
The first one is also double sided and there are three that she made; this one at her home, one she sold, and one she made for me. It took her about 2 years for each. Here’s the other side, I think.
I understand where you’re coming from. I didn’t get it until my mom made one for me and everyone kept wanting to buy it from me and I started to think about the business potential.
Your mother and sister do beautiful work, @volivaa!
Tandy Leather is having a sale on small sheets of Cordura.
Being a bachelor, for years, I’ve had to do any repairs & alterations on my clothes, always by hand. Finally, a while back I got a sewing machine, as after a days work slapping wrenches, my hands would often be too cramped to work a needle when necessary.
So, my first ever quilting attempt…
A bandana to keep my head clean & warm at work. Ball caps get in the way.
The laser will definitely make this easier! as I’ll be able to design a better sewing guide as well.
as I’ll be able to design a better sewing guide as well.