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    Old 11-29-2011, 03:39 PM
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    Would it be possible to add a frame of other type of fabric such as cotton around each block to kind of frame it and hold each block together??? I would think this would help with the stretching or at least keep it under control.
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    Old 11-29-2011, 03:53 PM
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    That looks beautiful! You came up with a great idea!
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    Old 11-29-2011, 04:49 PM
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    I think i will probably not take a chance with this fabric combo. Will have to go thru my fabric stash
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    Old 11-29-2011, 04:58 PM
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    Can you back the homespun with a very light weight stablizer?
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    Old 11-29-2011, 05:27 PM
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    I have no advise either but it's a beautiful block and will make a beautiful quilt - love the soft look of your colors and fabrics.
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    Old 11-29-2011, 05:34 PM
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    Ooooooh I like that. Beautiful job.
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    Old 11-29-2011, 05:37 PM
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    just spray starch it before you take the paper off and you should be fine!
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    Old 11-29-2011, 06:05 PM
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    It looks nice to me. You can use anything you like in a quilt. The only thing I would be worrying about a bit is the raveling of the threads on the cut edges.
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    Old 11-29-2011, 06:16 PM
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    ok, here's a bit of an update...i took that half block, the one pictured in my initial post, put a scrap piece of batting behind it, and just did some quilting inside the shapes. ya know, after i did that, the fabric didn't stretch much at all...so, i might be ok using it...so happy as i really had my heart set on that combo.
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    Old 11-29-2011, 06:19 PM
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    Glad you decided to use it, it's beautiful! You can make it work!
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