Help, Trying To Date Fabric
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Still working on my 1100+ squares and ran across a piece of fabric that appears to be old/vintage. I'd like to know if there is any way to date this fabric before I start cutting into it? I'm thinking 40's/50's, but have nothing to base this on. I really don't want to cut it if it's old/vintage.
Here's a pic, hope someone can help.
Here's a pic, hope someone can help.
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How wide is the fabric if it still has the selvedge edges? Older fabric was about 36 inches wide I think. Thats how I tell if something is older and not a reproduction. The pattern does look like its 40's or 50's but they are making alot of reproductions now so its hard to tell just from the design.
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Originally Posted by Janie Q
How wide is the fabric if it still has the selvedge edges? Older fabric was about 36 inches wide I think. Thats how I tell if something is older and not a reproduction. The pattern does look like its 40's or 50's but they are making alot of reproductions now so its hard to tell just from the design.
Thanks Janie :thumbup:
Hey Z, you're right it would make a nice quilt. My quilting skills are limited, so I might put it up for sell to see if someone more talented than me wants to make something with it.
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