what can i make with this ,??? ITS DRAPERY MATERIAL
04-12-2013, 10:44 AM
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what can i make with this ,??? ITS DRAPERY MATERIAL
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]
04-12-2013, 10:52 AM
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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.
04-12-2013, 11:12 AM
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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.
04-12-2013, 12:18 PM
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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.
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.
04-12-2013, 02:02 PM
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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.
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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