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CMARAS1234 04-12-2013 10:44 AM

what can i make with this ,??? ITS DRAPERY MATERIAL
 
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Can i make a one block wonder or what. I have seven pieces about 72 inches by about 8 inches, It was cut off the edge of the material and each piece has selvage.thanks cmaras[ATTACH=CONFIG]407565[/ATTACH]

CMARAS1234 04-12-2013 10:44 AM

forgot to say each piece is the same size 72x8

dhanke 04-12-2013 10:52 AM

you could make a obw, but the drapery weight fabric might be awfully bulky with all the seams. You could use it for a border or the focus blocks in a Warm Wishes. It's very pretty fabric, I'm sure you'll do something great with it.

Tartan 04-12-2013 11:12 AM

Seeing you don't have a lot of fabric, I think 4 patch posy might be a better idea. It has fewer seams and you only need 4 identical repeats to make your squares. You then cut the identical squares into 4 and sew them back into a repeating block. There are many fine examples of 4PP in the picture gallery.

hatchet 04-12-2013 11:57 AM

Pot holders?

justflyingin 04-12-2013 12:18 PM

Cut squares as big as you can and sash them with a coordinating color, til you've used up your fabric.

The ensuing quilt will last almost forever and be really pretty. Since it is heavy fabric, don't try to do anything fancy--you'll just get frustrated and be unable to make sharp edges, points, small pieces, etc. Ask me how I know. :)

But I made several charity quilts out of similar fabric and they last and last and last. Go simple.

nativetexan 04-12-2013 12:58 PM

you could go ahead and cut triangles but insert a regular cotton triangle in between them. the seams wouldn't be so thick that way.

sammygirlqt 04-12-2013 01:11 PM

This fabric would make a wonderful tot or purse.

Jingle 04-12-2013 01:13 PM

Pretty fabric. Would be great as a wallhanging of some kind. just sew the large squares back together. Just an Idea.

QuiltE 04-12-2013 02:02 PM

When you have such large pieces ... I would consider it as a border for a quilt, or tablecloth.

Decide what size you want your finished piece and use 4 for the four sides .... and then stack the remainder for 4PPs, OBWs or SAWs for the centre of your border/frame, along with some other coordinating fabrics as needed to fill the space. Or if you don't want the kaleido effects, then choose a block pattern that you could FC the print and frame up with other fabrics.

While it will be heavy, I don't think it would be out of the question ... stick with a poly batting to keep the weight under control.


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