Thread: new use for old product

just got back from retreat in Lincoln, NE. One of the quilt shops gave a demonstration using a new ruler BUT we came away with a really neat use for an old product. She used Wedding Aisle Runner to back appliques, doesn't have to be removed, as foundation for paper piecing, as foundation for piano key borders and borders pieced with bias cut pieces and when ironed on freezer paper you can run it through a printer. The lady recommended Hobby Lobby as the best source, & with a coupon or on sale, it costs about $ .60 per yard, much cheaper than muslin or interfacing. Comes in rolls 36" by 100 ft & I got it on sale with 50% off so it was less than $21 inc tax for a little more than 33 yards, quilting guild is going to divvy it up & I'm sure we can think of lots more uses for it. It is nearly impossible to tear, doesn't shrink, or stretch, ink doesn't appear to run or smear, can be written on, and soft to the touch, but is just firm enough for foundations, it is very versatile. Maybe some of you already use this but my guild had never heard of using it before, so just saying, anything to make our hobby easier & cheaper.

happy quilting,
Sandee, n rainy MO

Never heard of it. Is it fabric or more like paper?

its more like interfacing, like fiber but not woven. Its called "Wedding Aisle Runner", they use it to put down the aisle to walk on, bought it in the Bridal section at Hobby Lobby. I ironed it on freezer paper & it took the heat well.

Sounds interesting.

Originally Posted by Jan in VA

Sounds amazingly versatile. I'll have to quickly find a friend to pick up some for me before our guild gets the idea!I'm stuck mostly immobile for the next 'many' weeks due to this achilles tendon repair.
Thanks for sharing.
Jan in VA

How I sympathize with you! I was laid up for 8 weeks with my broken shoulder and just getting back to sewing. However, I could get out and walk and I know that is impossible for you. God bless and heal quickly! grammasharon

Heal quickly

Originally Posted by Jan in VA

Sounds amazingly versatile. I'll have to quickly find a friend to pick up some for me before our guild gets the idea!I'm stuck mostly immobile for the next 'many' weeks due to this achilles tendon repair.
Thanks for sharing.
Jan in VA

Would help if I could, Jan! If no one can run errands for you, you might try ordering. Many of the sources are offering free shipping. Good luck and get well soon!