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08-09-2011, 01:48 PM

#71

skothing

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What a great idea. I am going though a ton of linens from the family of my husbands. I have washed 6 loads and just finished folding and stacking a basket. I would make sure it is washable. You have washed it before, right? Children don't need another thing to pay for if it is dry clean only. I love your idea and am looking at the linens differently now. Thanks!

08-09-2011, 01:59 PM

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Ruby the Quilter

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I agree about whole quilting it. Cutting the cross stitch will cause it to come inraveled.

08-09-2011, 02:03 PM

#73

elsew

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I SOMETIMES PICK UP VINTAGE TABLE COVERS AT FLEA MARKETS AND USE THEM TO BACK QUILTS. BE SURE TO PREWASH ALL FABRIC USED IN THIS QUILT.

08-09-2011, 02:44 PM

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travelingquilter

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there was a time in the late 60's when people used a colorful floral table cloth for the center of the quilt, then added plain colored borders and of course, quilted around each flower.
i would thilnk your table cloth would be a beautiful quilt. remmber when we cross stitched blocks to make a quilt? same idea.

08-09-2011, 03:45 PM

#75

jansquiltn

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I was given what i thought was a linen table cloth. I opened it to find that it was a summer blanket and had two matching shams. It now resides in my guest room bed in the summer.

08-09-2011, 04:25 PM

#76

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I wouldn't cut it, I would have it quilted. - Joan

08-09-2011, 04:37 PM

#77

Janice Thompson

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It's too beautiful to cut up. I would go with a whole cloth quilt.

08-09-2011, 05:11 PM

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Tinabug

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Quote:

Originally Posted by the casual quilter

You absolutely can. I agree with the other posts that a whole cloth will be gorgeous. You'll be able to show off some great quilting and keep the integrity of the embroidery in the table cloth. I can't wait to see it finished :thumbup:

Ditto. Here's yet another affordable source of fabric.

08-09-2011, 05:54 PM

#79

carla m

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wow great idea my mother embroidered tons of stuff and so did my aunt you guys are geniuses think of the stuff i could make ??? when i was growing up dresser scarves were a must and my mother made dozens and i have every one i think lol. hmmmm where is that box.
carla

08-09-2011, 06:14 PM

#80

MonkeeGirl

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I did this exact tablecloth back in 1976 for my grandparent's 50th wedding anniversary. I bought it from LeeWard's Craft Store. IF I remember correctly, it is 100% linen. I will try to find my paperwork---I keep all that kind of stuff---to verify for you. May take a couple of days to find.

Are you sure you don't have the napkins to go with it?? They would make a nice quilt also.

Whole cloth quilt would be beautiful!