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Old 09-08-2010, 10:33 AM
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i make all mine , lie table runners, out of quilting cottons
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Old 09-08-2010, 10:36 AM
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I want to make dresser scarves for Chirstmas and do not know what type of fabric to use. I have an embroidery machine and tons of designs that would look beautiful, but I haven't done it because I have no idea what to use. Should I use Kona cotton or some other cotton. I prefer to stay with cotton as it is easier to wash. Help!
What are dresser scarves please?
A dresser scarf is a piece of cotton fabric that is usually embroidered and has lace around it. You put it on the top of the dresser, almost like a doily.
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Now Denise.....it may be that only us "older" quilters know what a doily is......I just had to get that "older" in the message which was referred to in another post....lol
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Originally Posted by Holice
Now Denise.....it may be that only us "older" quilters know what a doily is......I just had to get that "older" in the message which was referred to in another post....lol
It's funny, our kids get older but we never do.
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Originally Posted by DeniseP
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Now Denise.....it may be that only us "older" quilters know what a doily is......I just had to get that "older" in the message which was referred to in another post....lol
It's funny, our kids get older but we never do.
I agree with Denise.
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Old 09-08-2010, 11:29 AM
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Linen and Rayon or cotton
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Originally Posted by DeniseP
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I want to make dresser scarves for Chirstmas and do not know what type of fabric to use. I have an embroidery machine and tons of designs that would look beautiful, but I haven't done it because I have no idea what to use. Should I use Kona cotton or some other cotton. I prefer to stay with cotton as it is easier to wash. Help!
What are dresser scarves please?
A dresser scarf is a piece of cotton fabric that is usually embroidered and has lace around it. You put it on the top of the dresser, almost like a doily.
Thank you. I understand now, I am old enough to know what a doily is though I hate to admit it!
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I would use linen or something similar.
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Me, too-even my brother and sister age but not my mom!! She is a very young 84!
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Denise...here's the web:

http://www.allaboutblanks.com/
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