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Old 07-21-2010, 09:58 AM
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I started a quilt many years ago and it was going to be a fence rail. I started it before I had a 1/4" foot. Then I let it age for a few years, then decided to make it a kalidescope quilt. but the points are far from exact. I was thinking I would cover buttons in fabric, but I'm not sure how to cover them so the fabric won't fray, so then I considered beads. But what kind of beads would you use on a quilt that you're going to wash frequently?

I'll take any other suggestions you may have to cover up the centers too. I'm open to all ideas.

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Old 07-21-2010, 10:03 AM
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Why not just use the buttons without covering them? I embellish with buttons all the time and there are some very unique ways of sewing them on, too. Lots of colors, shapes, sizes, whatever you like.
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Mini yo yos would work to cover your centers :wink:
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Old 07-21-2010, 11:10 AM
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I couldn't find buttons that were the size I wanted in the right colors.

hhhmmm, hadn't considered mini yo-yo's... that might work... now I have to figure out how to make a yo-yo. thanks!!!
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