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Old 02-22-2011, 06:02 PM
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I started going through some of the boxes from my grandmother. She did some paper piecing, but the fabric dates to (at earliest) 1969.

Since it's been inside a house since then, would I be able to sew them in a quilt? I'm worried that the fabric will shatter, but then again it IS polyester....
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Old 02-22-2011, 06:05 PM
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You have some treasures there. I'd certainly make them into a quilt, if only to preserve the memories. The fabric should be fine, don't worry about "shattering".
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How fun!!! :) Gosh, it almost seems a shame to lose those wonderful newspaper pieces, doesn't it?

But, what a great quilt that might make! :)
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Old 02-22-2011, 06:06 PM
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I'm very tempted to frame some of the backs.
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By all means, put it into a quilt for the memories!
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Old 02-22-2011, 06:11 PM
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Nothing can hurt "polyester" except flame. LOL....enjoy putting this together.
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Old 02-22-2011, 06:14 PM
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Oh what a treasure!
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Old 02-22-2011, 06:20 PM
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Half gallon of Borden Ice-cream for 69 cents??????????/
Wow, sounds like a million years ago! lol
What a treasure you have, so happy for you!!! :D:D
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What an awesome find!! The sales ad is neat. Susan would notice the ice cream.
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SO would walmart price match you think??

Great find.. Id frame a few blocks in two sided glass and the rest Id make into a quilt..
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