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Old 08-13-2010, 04:47 PM
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Has anyone used texture magic? It looks really neat! Does anyone know where I could find a scarf pattern using texture magic? I have found a number of places to purchase the product.
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Old 08-13-2010, 06:15 PM
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Do you need a pattern? Measure the dimensions of what you want with at least 25% more to allow the shrinkage. Texture the piece and then trim it down.
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Isn't it too stiff for a scarf? Just wondering. I use it a lot but never thought of using it on a scarf.
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Old 08-13-2010, 07:43 PM
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There is lots of info at superiorthreads.com about this product. I think it would be too stiff for a scarf. They have a chart telling you how much fabric you will need to get the size you want in the finished project. It is about 30% more.
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Old 08-14-2010, 06:39 AM
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Thank you for all your suggestions. I think I need to make something beside the scarf to see how stiff it will be. I don't think it will work because of your comments. Would love to know how to get fabric to wrinkle without being stiff!
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Wrinkles- it never has a problem in my dryer. :)

I am also interested in Texture Magic- thanks for posting this.
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I saw purses made with texture magic at a quilt show I went to. I want to try one of those. Another item on my long list of to dos.
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Old 08-14-2010, 07:26 AM
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Before there was Texture Magic there was The Incredible Shrinking Thread that you could sew on any fabric and make it textured. A few years ago a vendor at Paducah had a lot of this thread and no one was buying. He marked it down to $1 a spool so he wouldn't have to pack it up for the next show and I bought it all. I didn't really know what it was and he didn't know too much about it either. That stuff is expensive now! I got four colors, black, white, gray, and cream four spools of each color. I still haven't found a really good use for the Texture Magic look.

You can buy the thread here:

http://www.ericas.com/threads/shrinking.htm
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I bought some but haven't used it yet
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BellaBoo - you are amazing! I am so glad that I have found this quilting forum. It is a wealth of knowledge.

Thx a million,
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