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    Old 07-08-2011, 03:21 AM
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    ...might want to consider making quick strip quilt blocks...have seen some really cute quilts with seersucker mixed in with the "traditional" cottons....!
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    Old 07-08-2011, 03:31 AM
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    I have used seersucker in quilts from time to time and had no problems.
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    Old 07-08-2011, 04:36 AM
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    I made an all seersucker giant log cabin. The idea was in a magazine. I will attach a picture. It washes well.
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    Old 07-08-2011, 05:03 AM
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    How different can it be from the fabric treated with that new stuff - "texture Magic"(?)
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    Old 07-08-2011, 05:06 AM
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    I've done a couple of baby quilts. shhh my kids haven't seen them yet. They are made with seersucker that I had made them clothes with when they were younger. I found the extra fabric when tidying up and made a couple of adoreable quilts. The seersucker is a little stretchier than the cottons, so you have to be careful that way....
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    Old 07-08-2011, 05:43 AM
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    Seersucker is especially nice in quilts for bedridden or visually impaired recipients. The tactile quality of it (like corduroy, flannel, etc.) gives the quilt an extra "dimension" for these folks.
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    Old 07-08-2011, 06:01 AM
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    My MIL was very thrifty and made more quilts then I would care to count. She used all kinds of fabric, never had a problem. I have some that she made as far back as the 20s.Most of the quilts were given to the church for missions.
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    Old 07-08-2011, 06:13 AM
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    Thanks for all of your help. I think we will try using it, maybe with other cottons, if possible. Will keep all informed.
    Thanks again. Deb
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    Old 07-08-2011, 08:18 AM
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    I did and it came out fine.
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    Old 07-08-2011, 08:31 AM
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    I quilted a quilt for a lady once that was all seersucker. I was worried that it would stretch a lot, but it was fine. It was very soft and even though it stretched some, it turned out the same as regular cotton.
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