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Wedding runner for foundation?

Old 09-14-2015, 04:14 AM
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The bride's mom inquired if anyone could use the runner that was put down for the bride and father in the procession. Hating to see it thrown away, I brought it home wondering if it can be used for foundation for strip quilts. Has anyone utilized this in any way?
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Old 09-14-2015, 04:23 AM
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Can it be torn off like paper?

If not, would it be washable?
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Old 09-14-2015, 04:26 AM
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It's like the non-woven poly stuff that they use for grocery bags. How stiff is it? I got a roll that I use for pattern pieces they don't tear and don't slip around. I would cut a piece & wash it to see if is shrinks (don't think it would, but you never know) and see if it softens up a bit. Other than that I don't see a reason why you couldn't.
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Old 09-14-2015, 04:31 AM
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I think I read a link somewhere that it was great to use for making string blocks. JAF and Hobby Lobby carry them. Please let us know how it works.
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Old 09-14-2015, 04:32 AM
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Not stiff at all. It's more like interfacing. Haven't tried washing it but I'd intend to leave it in the block instead of taking it out as for paper piecing.

Good thought on using it for patterns because of the length!
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So many ideas are running through my head to use that in quilting! And I don't think they are very expensive to purchase either.
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Old 09-14-2015, 06:16 AM
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If it's a poly that doesn't disintegrate, I wonder if it could be used as a ground cloth, put down under your mulch, to discourage weeds. Sorry, not quilting related, but that sounds like a lot of cloth.
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Here is a prior discussion with lots of tips: http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...t-t255069.html
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Old 09-15-2015, 06:09 PM
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I have used them for disposable table clothes, wrapping paper, etc.
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Old 09-16-2015, 06:28 AM
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I just saw one at the local thrift store. Maybe I should go back and get it. It was new.
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