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    Old 05-21-2019, 05:44 PM
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    I use the too thin and flimsy fabric for the bases of biscuit quilts. it works just fine, and adds very little weight to a usually pretty weighty quilt. The flimsy fabric also makes cute broomstick skirts since it likes to be wrinkled.
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    Old 05-21-2019, 07:03 PM
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    A). Flimsy & thin fabric makes great foundations for the Chinese Coin quilts I make for charity.
    B). Velveteen, satin and brocade was used for costumes at a newly formed church’s Christmas pagent.
    C). A food pantry could hand out potholders made from “not so pretty” fabric.
    D). Simple tote bags for a halfway house so they have a decent bag to leave with.
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    Old 05-22-2019, 07:14 AM
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    Originally Posted by tranum
    A). Flimsy & thin fabric makes great foundations for the Chinese Coin quilts I make for charity.
    B). Velveteen, satin and brocade was used for costumes at a newly formed church’s Christmas pagent.
    C). A food pantry could hand out potholders made from “not so pretty” fabric.
    D). Simple tote bags for a halfway house so they have a decent bag to leave with.
    I try to avoid polyester, nylon, etc. it potholders. I prefer cotton and/or wool.
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    Old 05-22-2019, 07:49 AM
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    Originally Posted by tranum
    A). Flimsy & thin fabric makes great foundations for the Chinese Coin quilts I make for charity.
    B). Velveteen, satin and brocade was used for costumes at a newly formed church’s Christmas pagent.
    C). A food pantry could hand out potholders made from “not so pretty” fabric.
    D). Simple tote bags for a halfway house so they have a decent bag to leave with.
    These are some good ideas!
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    Old 05-24-2019, 07:54 PM
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    [ATTACH=CONFIG]613227[/ATTACH]The rug I finished tonight using a wide range of colors and fabrics as I was using up strips leftover from other rugs so yes includes some "ugly" fabrics.
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