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#1
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Opinions please
I recently purchased a set of generous sized hemstitched, damask, linen napkins in a thrift store. I have plenty of my own but these were too beautiful to pass up. Could these be used in a quilt along with quilting fabric. My though was to use them as plain squares along with color blocks of quilting fabric.
Would this work?
The design woven in them is floral/leafy.
Thanks
Would this work?
The design woven in them is floral/leafy.
Thanks
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The damask is so elegant, that I wonder if you will really like the look of cotton fabric with the beautiful linen. Maybe if you used a washable satin or another fabric with more of an upscale look. Think Shabby Chic.
Fairy Frost is one of those fabrics with an extra sheen. I would find a store that stocks Fairy Frost and take the Damask in and see how you like it with the other fabrics. I think it might look very good.
Fairy Frost is one of those fabrics with an extra sheen. I would find a store that stocks Fairy Frost and take the Damask in and see how you like it with the other fabrics. I think it might look very good.
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Has anyone had a problem with Fairy Frost not retaining its finish?
I would use pretty cottons - a vintage rose print, maybe. The napkins sound lovely. I have a granddaughter who wants an all white quilt. Maybe I should look for some napkins.
I would use pretty cottons - a vintage rose print, maybe. The napkins sound lovely. I have a granddaughter who wants an all white quilt. Maybe I should look for some napkins.
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The linens I have come through the laundry terribly wrinkled. Would quilting help them be less wrinkly? or would you find yourself needing to press your quilt after each washing... or use? I draw the line at pressing a finished quilt! ;-)
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Thanks all for your replies. I have noted of all your suggestions. While I am reluctant to cut into these linen pieces I just hate for them to be left unused in a drawer. I seldom use the ones I have it seems.....all my children are in this throw away mode of the present of paper plates and paper napkins. I miss the elegance of using nice things. On special days I just say indulge me this one time and pull out the good stuff.
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