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    Old 12-11-2012, 03:33 PM
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    Default Square Dance dress now, quilt later.

    I made this dress many years ago and always loved it. However, now I don't have a partner and probably can't get into it so it is time to make it into a quilt.
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    Old 12-11-2012, 03:48 PM
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    I use to be a square dancer for many years, and I have so many dresses that I bet I can't get into either. Great idea making your dress into a quilt! Then you will always remember the fun times dancing!
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    Old 12-11-2012, 03:55 PM
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    Wow, that will be beautiful in a quilt cause it's already beautiful!!!!
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    Old 12-11-2012, 04:00 PM
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    Wow That would make a gorgeous Tree Skirt!!
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    Old 12-11-2012, 04:28 PM
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    I once found a 2 piece square dance dress at a garage sale. The skirt was made from gathered tiers, the bottom row being about 8" wide and gradually getting a little narrower going up. The fabric looked like an Alexander Henry cowboy print with rows in various colors -- mostly red and navy. There was lots of yardage in it. Anyway, I picked it up and got more than 2 children's quilts from it. They looked great!
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    Old 12-11-2012, 05:23 PM
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    I have already made mine into a quilt. Worked great.
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    Old 12-11-2012, 05:27 PM
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    Originally Posted by Jackie Spencer
    Wow That would make a gorgeous Tree Skirt!!
    That's what I thought!
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    Old 12-11-2012, 05:41 PM
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    Anybody recognize this as a Giant Dahlia quilt pattern. That's what it started out as.
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    Old 12-11-2012, 06:35 PM
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    I agree my first thought was what an awesome tree skirt!
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    Old 12-12-2012, 04:37 PM
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    What a great idea. It is a beautiful dress and would make a gorgeous quilt
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