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Old 02-05-2017, 05:16 AM
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It dyes beautifully. No fabric ever gets as soft as muslin
I love the yellow, magenta ,light blue and sea coral dyes.
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Old 02-05-2017, 05:18 AM
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I use it to back my rag quilts.
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Old 02-05-2017, 07:05 AM
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You have a treasure. Hold on to it. I use it for everything including dolls. Lots of people give me their cheesy kid fabric. I make small bags out of that fabric and a lining out of muslin - then put coloring books and crayons in the bags for the hospitals. For everything there is a purpose.....
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Old 02-05-2017, 08:45 AM
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Goodness! So many great ideas! I have already cut some of it up for charity quilts I am kitting up for our bee on Monday! After it moves with me, I may insure it! LOL!
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I use it all the time for backing, borders, sashing and ..... I buy it by the bolt. PM me if you want to sell any of it!
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Old 02-05-2017, 09:38 AM
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I love muslin for piecing and backing.
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Old 02-05-2017, 09:50 AM
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It dyes nicely, is great for quilt backs or blocks needing white. A Great basic staple fabric. Muslin just gets softer/ nicer with wear, use, laundering. I use muslin often in my quilting
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Old 02-05-2017, 10:48 AM
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I know you said quilts only, but I have muslin curtains. You could easily "dress up" for 2" squares or applique or whatever. I have a dustruffle with the wider fringe trim on the edges. Nice drop to the floor with a quilt on the bed. Sooo nice! Please consider for your new home you may be surprized at the beauty of same. Actually less time consuming than quilts.
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Old 02-05-2017, 11:21 AM
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High quality muslim makes great backing for quilts. Especially good for wall hangings and table runners,
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Old 02-05-2017, 12:02 PM
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I always keep a bolt of white, natural, and tea stained. Every quilt has some muslin in it. Buy it by the bolt with 40% coupon.
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