Lots of ideas and so many possibilities as to what you could do with them.
While I have not worked with linen tea towels for a quilt project, this subject grabs my attention, as I have been considering a similar project. A series of unused hand embroidered tea towels. All embroidered when I was a kid, long before I even thought of being married!!! Sooooooo 55-60 years old??
Someone please correct me, if I am wrong!!!
And provide guidance/feedback for
QuiltAngelLady and myself!
Thank you!!
Linen tea towels are a looser weave than quilting cottons and shrink when washed.
Will pre-washing tighten them up enough?
Will the embroidery threads/colours run?
Once the quilt blocks are cut, should a zig-zag edge stitch be done?
Is the looseness conquered, or would an iron-on stabilizer be necessary?
Linen tends to be wrinkly ... how will that factor into a quilt for the long term?
With the loose and wrinkly factor in mind ... should one Best Press (or starch) like crazy before starting?
Just some food for thought here ... I might was well make them into a quilt, or actually get using them! Look forward to seeing your project come together,
QuiltAngelLady!!
Thanks Everyone for your input!