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Old 06-17-2018, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by sewbizgirl View Post
Not liking the shiny satin around that quilt... but then I'm not 7 years old, either! I think the blocks have enough sparkle on their own. Also, satin is a notorious frayer. If you decide to use it, make bigger seams... like 1/2".
Kids do like the feel of satin between their fingers. I'm wondering if you use a 1/2" seam allowance, thus making the binding thinner, it would not make quite so much of a bold statement.
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Old 06-17-2018, 12:38 PM
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A "key" question:

Is the satin washable? Some wash up beautifully - some don't.
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Old 06-17-2018, 01:12 PM
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yes this satin is washable and has been washed

I am putting pink flannel on the back

I too was playing around with making it a smaller ruffle - like only 1" (instead of the 2-1/2" that shows and what I usually do)
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Old 06-17-2018, 04:04 PM
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It will be perfect for a little girl.
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Old 06-17-2018, 04:07 PM
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The more I look at it, the more appealing it is.

Why not go for the bigger ruffle? (On every blanket I've had, the satin binding has always worn out first - maybe add some sort of "buffer" - so that if and/or when the satin might wear out, the quilt will still be okay?)
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Old 06-17-2018, 05:20 PM
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Its cute but I think the satin overpowers the darling quilt. Do you have any other pink fabric to choose from?
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Old 06-17-2018, 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Rhonda Lee View Post
Its cute but I think the satin overpowers the darling quilt. Do you have any other pink fabric to choose from?
My thoughts also. Lighter pink would be much better
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Old 06-17-2018, 07:03 PM
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It looks like the pink matches part of the dancer's costume. Go for it! And congratulations on working at using what is already on hand -- that is SOO...hard to do!
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Old 06-17-2018, 07:52 PM
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I'm in the same camp with everyone who feel the bright pink doesn't quite match perfectly but is perfect for a little girl. My nephew used to call his a "silky blankie". The feel of satin is very soothing. Ideally a lighter pink would "go" better, but there's a lot to be said for using what you have. Girls who love pink (which is most of them) love all shades of pink, in my experience.
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Old 06-18-2018, 02:19 AM
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Originally Posted by quilting cat View Post
It looks like the pink matches part of the dancer's costume.
that was my first thought too...I think it will be wonderful.
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