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    Old 12-14-2012, 09:03 AM
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    I would use them not only for backings but for blocks in your quilts a well, I think muslin looks great in a certain style quilt....
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    Old 12-14-2012, 09:11 AM
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    A terrific find! You'll get lots of use with that much fabric!! Perhaps use it to back embroidery blocks as previously stated, and also for foundation piecing, if you do that. Just a thought....
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    Old 12-14-2012, 09:16 AM
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    Nice find! Muslin can be used for so many quilty projects! Run away with your imagination!!!
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    Old 12-14-2012, 09:40 AM
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    Wow!
    Great Find.
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    Old 12-14-2012, 10:01 AM
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    I love tea dyed muslin. It makes the quilts look so antique.
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    Old 12-14-2012, 11:09 AM
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    2 folds to a yard...more than 8 yards, gf. lucky you. I would use it for quilts blocks as well as backing. you can dye it if your that brave. Congratulations, lucky ducky.
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    Old 12-14-2012, 11:10 AM
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    I use muslin for lots of things, including backing blocks for applique! You scored a good one this time!
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    Old 12-14-2012, 11:46 AM
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    Lucky lady, what a steal you got. Muslin has unlimited uses, backing, background fabric, etc. Why can't I find deals like that, probably because I'm not looking in the right places.
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    Old 12-14-2012, 12:16 PM
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    when my oldest daughter worked for Hancocks, she told me a full bolt is like 15 yards--if you cant find a use for it, i sure can. and I know wrodpaintervs uses it for the bodies of her Dolls for Sick Kids. and she would love to have it if you cared to donate it.
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    Old 12-14-2012, 12:32 PM
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    Congratulations. I also thought you could just use it anywhere you want an off white.
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