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Tartan 12-12-2012 10:30 AM

Thrift Store Find
 
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I just picked this up for $3 and it has 26 layers on the bolt. I figure about 8 yds? of really nice muslin (not the thin stuff you can buy now) Other than a lot of backs for runners, what would you make with it?

Lori S 12-12-2012 10:33 AM

I use muslin as a backgound fabric in quilt squares... it gives a more antique look to a quilt. Quilting shows up wonderfully on muslin. Use for backing of quilts not just runners... when its used as a backing on a quilt.. the muslin side resembles a whole cloth quilt.

quiltingcandy 12-12-2012 10:35 AM

Wow! That was a find. You can use it for for anything you want to. You can back a quilt, use it for Cathedral Windows, Double Wedding Ring, and place at all where you need that color. How wide is it?

QuiltnNan 12-12-2012 10:56 AM


Originally Posted by Lori S (Post 5715722)
I use muslin as a backgound fabric in quilt squares... it gives a more antique look to a quilt. Quilting shows up wonderfully on muslin. Use for backing of quilts not just runners... when its used as a backing on a quilt.. the muslin side resembles a whole cloth quilt.

i agree with all of this

irishrose 12-12-2012 11:08 AM

You may have more like 13 yards if it's a normal bolt. Either way, it's a great buy.

luvTooQuilt 12-12-2012 11:13 AM

ANYTHING !!..
1930's patterns
foundation for string piecing
Backing
sashing
blocks...

Jennie and Me 12-12-2012 11:23 AM

Wow, bless your heart, what a great find! I agree with the 13 yards and immediately thought of the Cathedral Windows. Enjoy!!

sammygirlqt 12-12-2012 11:26 AM

I agree with the many uses listed above. |What a great find and do you see on the label "Made in Canada"....I bet not anymore.

QUILTNMO 12-12-2012 11:29 AM

good buy muslin very handy for lots of things!!!!

mighty 12-12-2012 11:38 AM


Originally Posted by Lori S (Post 5715722)
I use muslin as a backgound fabric in quilt squares... it gives a more antique look to a quilt. Quilting shows up wonderfully on muslin. Use for backing of quilts not just runners... when its used as a backing on a quilt.. the muslin side resembles a whole cloth quilt.

My thoughts to!!


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