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02-05-2011, 03:07 PM

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jdiane318

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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.

02-05-2011, 03:07 PM

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hannajo

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Ohh, I hope you don't cut it up. I like the idea to use it for backing. Let us know what you decide.

02-05-2011, 03:09 PM

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wildyard

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Quote:

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 each.

WOW, maybe I'll put it on ebay. LOL.

02-05-2011, 03:22 PM

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trupeach1

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Did you do the burn test to see if it is 100% cotton? I think it is very pretty HOWEVER if I knew I could get around $70 on ebay I would sell it and buy fabric that I would LOVE.

02-05-2011, 03:22 PM

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reach for the stars 2

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Gorgeous just add borders

02-05-2011, 03:25 PM

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brushandthimble

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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

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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?

02-05-2011, 03:27 PM

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Gal

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I agree, just add borders, I can see some wonderful quilting when it is finished in the feather pattern which is already present in the fabric shown. It is very unusual and striking, looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

Gal

02-05-2011, 03:30 PM

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Linda-in-iowa

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I love the idea of maybe getting $70 for a piece of fabric you're not even sure you like. I don't think I'd cut into it until it spoke to me. If it starts talking, let us know what it says. :)

02-05-2011, 03:38 PM

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dellareya

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I like all the advice you are getting. I'd add a couple of borders, put backing on it and then I'd have a fun time learning more free motion quilting on it.

02-05-2011, 03:48 PM

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ckcowl

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it was probably for a table cloth originally...it has tons of potential in quilting from using it in the center and going from there to cutting it up and using it :thumbup: or table linens