Aunt Martha's 1930's style towels
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have any you used them for applique work?
How do they hold up?
Should they be washed prior to doing the hand work on them?
I think I want to make some for gifts, but have never FELT these, so not sure what to expect!
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How do they hold up?
Should they be washed prior to doing the hand work on them?
I think I want to make some for gifts, but have never FELT these, so not sure what to expect!
THanks
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Originally Posted by nlgh
Are these new towels or vintage? I've seen some reproductions of 30's style towels in needlework catalogs. I can't help with an answer to your question, though.
I want to machine applique around some SBS cut outs!
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I bought those towels at Hobby Lobby a few months ago. They are heavier than flour sack towels and need a few wash and dry cycles to soften them up to become absorbent. I did not embelish my towels...I liked them well enough just plain. I can tell you that the edges curl and wrinkle after washing and I have been tempted to iron them flat, but what the hay....they are just my everyday dish towels so they stay wrinkled. lol They are holding up very well and I think I will use them a long time, so I would say they are worth the price.
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Originally Posted by Bottle Blonde
I bought those towels at Hobby Lobby a few months ago. They are heavier than flour sack towels and need a few wash and dry cycles to soften them up to become absorbent. I did not embelish my towels...I liked them well enough just plain. I can tell you that the edges curl and wrinkle after washing and I have been tempted to iron them flat, but what the hay....they are just my everyday dish towels so they stay wrinkled. lol They are holding up very well and I think I will use them a long time, so I would say they are worth the price.
I am so happy...I am ordering a set of red, blue, green and multi...now to plan the appliques!
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