Still have lots of scraps
#31
I reuse dryer sheets ( in the laundry several times.. so they are pretty thin when I move them from the laundry to the sewing room , they hold up very well.. I too use phone books/ mag / or cheap undesirable fabrics...love scrappy
#34
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I have used muslin for my string quilts. I thought the problem was that I used the wrong kind of batting and even questioned if I should skip the batting altogether.
I have bought lightweight facing to do the fons & porter wedge string quilting. I don't want the black polka dots.
I have bought lightweight facing to do the fons & porter wedge string quilting. I don't want the black polka dots.
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I like your string and scrappy quilt. I like the idea of using paper of some kind for the foundation and taking the paper out before sandwiching and quilting. I am always concerned when I hear someone uses the poorest muslin because it is cheap. The problem is that it really shrinks when you wash the quilt. That is fine if that is what you really want. Perhaps you can wash it first. How about using some ugly fabric for your foundation?
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I too love string, scrappy quilts. I've made a couple. I used scrap computer paper 8 1/2 x 14 or 17 if you can get it; shortened the stitch and it tears out easily - over a trash can or waste basket - while watching tv. Then just regular batting. Yours is gorgeous. And you're right - the scraps seem to multiply as you use them up! LOL
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