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Old 05-24-2011, 09:55 AM
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hey I'm a new quilter. I have mostly boutiques in my quilt but I was wondering if I can mix some stamped pattern type cloth into the quilt. I think it looks ok, but not too sure since I'm new to this. Is it going to look really funny? Thanks! And if you have any pictures of mixed quilts please send me a link.
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Old 05-24-2011, 10:23 AM
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Old 05-24-2011, 10:29 AM
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Hello and welcome from Minnesota!
Do you mean batiks?
If you like the looks of it, you can do whatever you like!
Show us a picture and see what everyone on the board thinks! That might help you in making a decision.
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Old 05-24-2011, 10:47 AM
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I mix fabrics all the time. My avatar is a combination of batiks and woven prints. I just sent a quilt off to my LAQ that had woven prints, knit minkee and brushed flannel. When I get it back I plan to add a satin binding. If it looks good - and you like it, go for it - it's your creation!

Oh, and BTW - Welcome from Wisconsin :D
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Old 05-24-2011, 12:18 PM
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I always do when using Batix welcome from Michigan
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Old 05-24-2011, 01:11 PM
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I mix them all the time! Welcome from Kentucky!
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Old 05-24-2011, 02:02 PM
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Welcome from In. I also mix fabrics. I am working on a quilt that has 3 diff. types of fabric.
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Old 05-24-2011, 02:03 PM
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Hi from Western Australia. Its your quilt, what do you think? Show us a picture!!
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Old 05-24-2011, 03:04 PM
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I've mixed fabrics for quilts before. I use people's clothing to make memory quits for others. They contain all types of fabrics.
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