First time to work with Minky

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12-18-2011, 08:03 PM

JanTx

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First time to work with Minky

We had Secret Santas at work. For my final gift I made a 3-yard quilt with a super easy pattern and Minky backing. The minky was EASY to work with - I was afraid it would creep so spray and pin basted. No problem. I'm a music teacher who has taught long enough that I was the TEACHER for the girl whose name I drew. I taught her AND her daughter and we have now been co-workers for maybe 10 years. On her Secret Santa form she listed minky blankets as a favorite thing. Well, I had some minky waiting for a project so here it was! She teared up and said some very sweet things when she opened it. A Quilter's Moment, for sure.

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12-18-2011, 08:05 PM

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Pretty quilt! So happy she appreciated it.

12-18-2011, 08:59 PM

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Minky is so soft and comforting. I am sure she will use it and treasure it, and think of you everytime she snuggles with it.

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12-18-2011, 10:49 PM

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It's very pretty. And when she snuggles up in it, she will think about you.

12-18-2011, 10:56 PM

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Wonderful secret Santa gift!

12-19-2011, 04:29 AM

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Always makes you feel good when you gift is appreciated.

12-19-2011, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by toadmomma

Always makes you feel good when you gift is appreciated.

and looks super soft

12-19-2011, 01:11 PM

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What a lovely quilt/gift, and thanks for sharing that minky is easy to work with! I know my daughter would love a quilt at least backed with minky, but I dreaded working with it. Do you have any tips about working with the pile?