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Old 10-08-2011, 12:15 PM
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ConcreteSher
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Originally Posted by ckcowl
it quilts up beautifully!
and is great for large block quilts-
i've used microsuede for appliques that turned out really wonderful.
and have one quilt which is alternating squares of microsuede, cotton velvet and corduroy which is just FABULOUS! my nephew made it - it is so rich, luxurious...squares 14" put together with decorative stitching- and some appliques- also made from the same fabrics.
as long as the fabrics you put together can be (cared for) together they can be used together- meaning-
wash everything together-
most of the microsuedes i've seen are polyester- and wash up just fine- with no shrinkage or fading.
Well, now I'm wishing I had bought some! But sale season is upon us, so it'll be on sale again soon, no doubt. In the meantime I think I'll watch for a big-block, quilt-as-you-go pattern. I don't know if I should take hubby along and let him choose colors, or surprise him.
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