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joyce888 01-27-2012 03:37 PM

What can I do with cotton velveteen?
 
I have five different colors of cotton velveteen that I'm not quite sure what to do with. I think it could be used in crazy quilting but I don't do that type of design and I don't want to make pillows. Suggestions? FYI I have 1yd black, 1 1/4 yd blue, 1 yd wine red, 3 yd total burgandy, and 1 yd raspberry.

mom-6 01-27-2012 03:46 PM

Tote, wall hanging, lap quilt, etc.
It would do quite nicely in a large square D9P, rail fence, or similar simple square or rectangle design.
Take advantage of the beautiful fabric! Use it in good size chunks...no little bitty pieces.

linda8450 01-27-2012 03:48 PM

How about a disappearing 9 patch? The colors would be beautiful together. You could embroider on them if you wanted, and you could add braid or trim/lace if you wanted to make it appear to be a crazy quilt. If you want to incorporate some satins or silks, a good cream or black would be great. Good luck, post pics. Linda

Tartan 01-27-2012 04:34 PM

When I see the word velveteen, I always think of the story The Velveteen Rabbit. Make a velveteen rabbit with its own little quilt.

Mariposa 01-27-2012 04:35 PM

Perhaps use some of the leftover pieces to make a pincushion~

joyce888 01-27-2012 04:52 PM


Originally Posted by linda8450 (Post 4917074)
How about a disappearing 9 patch? The colors would be beautiful together. You could embroider on them if you wanted, and you could add braid or trim/lace if you wanted to make it appear to be a crazy quilt. If you want to incorporate some satins or silks, a good cream or black would be great. Good luck, post pics. Linda

If I made a lap quilt wouldn't both sides have to be out of the velveteen? I would think it would be way heavy both sides velveteen but uneven in weight if only the top or back was velveteen. Sigh. I think I'm just going to offer it up to someone.

jemma 01-27-2012 05:52 PM

??need to stabilize it---crazy would be my first choice----stain glass would look fantastic if you can find a design to suit--there is always--just shapes -- the fabric is the story

marymm 01-27-2012 06:00 PM

Do you need a new tree skirt or stockings for Christmas? I think you should consider a bit of simple crazy quilting--maybe a table runner. Those colors would be beautiful.

Lori S 01-27-2012 06:13 PM

Just remember you can't press or iron velvet or velveteen. This makes it a bit limiting.

earthwalker 01-27-2012 06:33 PM


Originally Posted by mom-6 (Post 4917072)
Tote, wall hanging, lap quilt, etc.
It would do quite nicely in a large square D9P, rail fence, or similar simple square or rectangle design.
Take advantage of the beautiful fabric! Use it in good size chunks...no little bitty pieces.

Great ideas! Once you piece the front leave out the batting and back it with something like remnant sateen, or cotton. Tie it or use big stitch quilting then bind it. Very glamorous throw for a chair or couch.


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