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    Old 02-06-2011, 06:46 AM
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    In person the color are more vivid than in the photo. Absolute treasure from Grandma. I hope I can do her justice for a great piece. :)

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    Old 02-06-2011, 07:05 AM
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    Originally Posted by SandyinZ4
    Just a goofy idea but perhaps you could find some more double-knit and fill in the spaces with trangles. Then you would have straight edges. I am sure there is still a lot of that polyester around lurking in sewing rooms all over the country.
    Actually, I see it all the time at thrift stores. People don't use it for clothing anymore so the seamtress is getting rid of it.
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    Old 02-06-2011, 08:42 AM
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    I would square it up. Making a bias binding and sewing it on is more than I would want to deal with. If kids may use it those points would be an easy spot to get ripped if they pulled on it to much.
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    Old 02-06-2011, 08:53 AM
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    That is a great find! The poly quilts last forever. I have one that my gma made for me. Shes been gone 25 years but the quilt is going strong...like a hug from Grandma.
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    Old 02-06-2011, 08:57 AM
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    If the squares were larger I would say to keep the serrated edges, but with those tiny squares binding it would be a real pain in the ...everywhere. So, I will say square it up and quilt it lightly. If you over quilt it you may stretch it. Those knits are hard to work with but very much worth it. She did a great job matching her corners. is it machine pieced?
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    Old 02-06-2011, 09:02 AM
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    I quilted a poly quilt for a customer a while back that was in this same pattern. I squared off the edges (pic below). And yes, it was a HEAVY quilt when done!
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    Old 02-06-2011, 09:03 AM
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    oh what a great find I wouldn't sguare it off unless really necessay the colors R great looks heavy ;-) :!: :!:
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    Old 02-06-2011, 01:04 PM
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    I was going to suggest either would work, depends how much work you want to put in it. I have made 2 with another cut and ready to piece. --- After reading some of the posts and thinking about the points I now suggest to square it up. Because it is knit those points will curl and not finish flat without a lot of effort. Also be aware that some will be on a bias. Make sure the binding is equal and not streached.
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    Old 02-06-2011, 04:58 PM
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    Originally Posted by maryb119
    That is a great find! The poly quilts last forever. I have one that my gma made for me. Shes been gone 25 years but the quilt is going strong...like a hug from Grandma.
    I love the thought. :) My grandma passed in 1981 and is still missed by all of us.
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    Old 02-06-2011, 05:00 PM
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    very nice!
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