delores41

My sister sent me a yard of beautiful orange/red silk from a silk factory in china when she went on a trip to china. What would you do with it. Do not think it would be practical in a quilt. Any sugestions?

nycquilter

first off, I would pet it and let it know how wonderful it is. Then, do you wear scarves? what size is it? would it make a nice pillow cover for a couch? or a top for you?

luvTooQuilt

screams crazy quilt to me..

GrannieAnnie

Does Sis have any expectations of what you will do with this?

If not, I'll go with petting it, making a pillowcase for yourself, make a small item such as a wallet or Kindle cover.

Or trim on your favorite purse pattern.

ckcowl

just set it aside- and enjoy it until the perfect project appears---sooner or later something will come along and the second you see it you will know---that's what i want to use my silk for!
i have used silk in many quilts- not sure why you would be aposed to that- but to each their own.

Tartan

Depending on the fabric, a scarf sounds lovely. I would just do a rolled hem all around and fold to a triangle shape to wear. If it is a piece with an elaborate scene on it, perhaps a wall hanging. I'm with nycquilter and I would pet it for a while.

QandE2010

I agree with the others. Just pet it and look at it for awhile. You will have a "Ah Ha" moment one day and you'll know what you want to do with it. Good luck and let us know what you decide in the next few years. LOL.

DogHouseMom

Well yeah I agree with the others .. pet it

I also agree that there is no reason not to use it in a quilt, however ... I think another shopping trip is in order to buy MORE SILK to pair it with - then pick a nice Kaffe Fassett pattern and away you go!

hheelleenn

A scarf sounds great. I'd make 2. One for me and one for sis.

DebraK

maybe cover a journal or two with it?