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10-30-2009, 07:41 AM

Newby0709

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I'm a self-taught quilter. Recycling is my passion. When I saw my BIL throw his 50 year old Air Force uniforms in the trash, I had to retrieve them. Along with my husband's old Navy uniforms, I washed them in HOT water, dried in HOT dryer, and proceded to cut. This is the heaviest quilt I have ever made.

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10-30-2009, 08:06 AM

Lisa_wanna_b_quilter

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Looks like it turned out great.

10-30-2009, 05:52 PM

gangles

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Waste not, want not! That will keep someone very warm. I like to use it up and re-use things. I made a quilt from my sons beer company uniform shirts that he just loves!!!
Way to go girl.

10-30-2009, 05:55 PM

littlehud

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I bet that is heavy. But it sure is pretty. Great job.

10-30-2009, 08:33 PM

Debbie1

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That is so cool! Great way to recycle! I really love everything!

10-30-2009, 08:40 PM

sewnsewer2

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Nice job!

10-30-2009, 09:52 PM

wvdek

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Wow, you did a great job on them. How many needles did you break working on that heavy fabric?

10-31-2009, 12:48 PM

Newby0709

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Breaking needles was not a problem. Breaking thread and the workout on my muscles was major. It keeps us warm in the winter with the thermostat turned down.