Nine patch blocks
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Any ideas of how to use 5 inch nine patch blocks.I have about 30 assorted browns, 3o assorted purples plus 6 yellows etc. I know there's too many for one lap size quilt. Can I do similar to single irish chain but use a kiddy print instead of the plain white block.
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Oops, The whole block is just 5 inches, I guess that will be 4.5 finished. Got them a long time ago in a block exchange. Each month we did a pre-selected color. So the popular colors I have quite a few. For some reason I just have three yellow & 4 blue.
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Thank you, just never thought to use muslin on quilt top. I sure do have tons (15 yds.) of muslin. I bought a mini bolt at Joannes (had to use my 50% coupon). That stuff is so thin,the label read 100% cotton. I even washed in hot water, dried on hot. I was hoping it would tighten up a bit, no such luck.
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I would suggest you use a better quality muslin for piecing in a quilt top. That thin muslin is 'ok' for backing 'in a pinch' but I agree with you, it needs to be 'tighter woven' to work well in a top
you can also use Kona solids....... off white or cream!
would love to see pictures
you can also use Kona solids....... off white or cream!
would love to see pictures
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You are right about that muslin being to thin for top. I'm thinking I might use 505 spray on 2 pieces to double it & use as a backing on my charity quilts. Do you think this will work.
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