unusual fabric... any suggestions?
02-05-2011, 03:57 PM
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you can't really do a burn test because there's nothing you can spare to cut off. however, if you use it as a large center panel, it doesn't matter what it is as long as it's washable. i would still make the borders out of cotton that has been preshrunk, as the panel should be. in fact if there's a doubt in your mind that there's any rayon in there. shrink it 2x.
it's really a great find and would be a beautiful and striking quilt, if not for yourself, then as a gift.
it's really a great find and would be a beautiful and striking quilt, if not for yourself, then as a gift.
02-05-2011, 06:46 PM
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That looks a lot like the scarf panels that are sold in import shops. They are usually cotton, but if it has not already been washed, would be likely to shrink, as these fabrics usually have not been preshrunk.
02-05-2011, 06:51 PM
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I do think, from the feel of it, that it may have already been washed.
It spoke to me, and whispered in my ear that it should go to be with someone special who really loves it. Soooo, the winner is stewyscrewy!!!
It spoke to me, and whispered in my ear that it should go to be with someone special who really loves it. Soooo, the winner is stewyscrewy!!!
02-05-2011, 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by wildyard
I do think, from the feel of it, that it may have already been washed.
It spoke to me, and whispered in my ear that it should go to be with someone special who really loves it. Soooo, the winner is stewyscrewy!!!
It spoke to me, and whispered in my ear that it should go to be with someone special who really loves it. Soooo, the winner is stewyscrewy!!!
02-05-2011, 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by brushandthimble
you beat me to it, I was going to make make almost the same off. I will double your money and send you $2 LOL
Originally Posted by butterflywing
i think it's wonderful!!
i would add a border all around, either black and one of the other colors, or just black if not. i, myself, vote for all black. i would make the border 10". it sounds like a lot, but that panel has a lot going on, there. the total would then be 90". a great size for a queen bed. i would quilt around the motif. wow!
the alternative is to send it t me and i will send you more than $1.00. should i pm my address?
i would add a border all around, either black and one of the other colors, or just black if not. i, myself, vote for all black. i would make the border 10". it sounds like a lot, but that panel has a lot going on, there. the total would then be 90". a great size for a queen bed. i would quilt around the motif. wow!
the alternative is to send it t me and i will send you more than $1.00. should i pm my address?
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02-05-2011, 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by jdiane318
Our LQS had fabric similar to this, at least 70" wide and they were french tablecloth prints. They retailed for $70 per panel, you made a great buy.
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