I was lucky enough to obtain some cotton fabric samples. :-D

These are described as 100% cotton glazed chintz - and are Made in England. About 1960's vintage. I think they are curtaining fabric and are only just heavier than quilting cotton, with a shiny surface - shinier than polished cotton.

Would they be suitable for a quilt? I have enough to make about 3/4 large quilts, and I am very tempted to use them. What do you think.

I would go for it. Would be a bit of a cow to handquilt, but maybe tie or machine quilt (I'm thinking you may need a denim needle). I think those polished chintz fabrics are stunning...Pics would be very cool.

yes you can use them but i would wash and dry them first

Pics

They are each 16 inches x 19 inches and I have about 70 of them

They are just beautiful!

Lovely selection you have there....would work well with quite a few colours...reds, greens, pinks....

Oh they are lovely!!!

I agree- they are gorgeous prints. Look forward to seeing how they turn out. Let us know if you run into any problems sewing with them.

Lovely fabrics. They will make stunning quilts.

Yes you can. They last longer too.
I have one daughter who still has all of the quilts I made for her. I also have another daughter who goes through them until they are rags. She is a clean freak and washes them almost every week. I have to re-sew every seam at least twice, sometimes three times if it looks weak. Ha Ha, my seams are still there, but the material wears thinnnn.
Syl

Those are beautiful fabrics. Go for it and share with us when you get the quilt done.

These would make stunning quilts!!! Do post the results. They will be beautiful.

They will make beautiful quilts!

I would use them :D:D:D