an original pattern by Patrice/pieced by Kathy

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11-26-2008, 11:55 PM

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patricej

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i've seen Kathy's black & white rendition of the pattern in person. it's even prettier up close. and quite snuggly for lazy days on the couch. :-)

the pattern is one of my originals, named Surprise Party. it feels wrong somehow to piggy-back an "advertisement" on this gorgeous post but ... i do offer it for sale.

11-27-2008, 05:56 AM

#22

Bevanger

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i love it. i love b/w quilts

11-27-2008, 07:10 AM

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sewjoyce

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Very nice!!!

09-24-2012, 03:00 PM

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Diane007

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black and white always very nice

09-24-2012, 03:02 PM

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debcavan

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It has great placement of the lights and darks. So I am sure it looks wonderful in person

09-24-2012, 03:19 PM

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cathycabot

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flannel will not pill if you pre wash it using a cap full of hair conditioner

09-24-2012, 03:34 PM

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maryb119

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Joan

I backed a baby quilt with flannel and yes it did pill. Someone on the board recommended prewashing the flannel at least two times to deal with all the shrinkage. Even with the pilling, though, it's very soft and I thought it would be particularly good for a baby quilt. I just used flannel from Wal-Mart. I could be cuirous if a higher quality flannel (moda or the like) would pill as much......

A high quality flannel froma quilt shop will be soft after lots of washings. I made a flannel throw for my DH to use while he watching the race with his eyes shut. It is used a lot and is still soft.

09-24-2012, 03:47 PM

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nannyrick

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Love it. What a wonderful job. Thanks for sharing.

09-24-2012, 05:30 PM

#29

travelingquilter

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you could try minkie or velour instead of the flannel. they are nice and soft and stay looking nice.

09-24-2012, 05:40 PM

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Good looking. I have corderoy for my lap quilt's backing and I love that feel. I have also used brushed denim for the feel of flannel without the pilling.