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    Old 03-15-2011, 10:59 PM
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    You're right about getting a bargain! I like the idea of a solid for the binding. You could go with a small print for the backing or muslin. They are beautiful!
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    Old 03-16-2011, 12:18 AM
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    Fantastic buy! That last quilt must have been a work of pure love as it looks like it is hand stitched? Congratulations on a worthwhile investment/collection. They are all beautiful!:thumbup:
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    Old 03-16-2011, 04:58 AM
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    Lucky girl. Wonderful quilts. Can't wait to see them quilted.
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    Old 03-16-2011, 07:24 AM
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    Originally Posted by SueSew
    The back looks like it has NO threads!
    What did it get sewn together with?
    Is that what the back of your quilt tops look like? Mine show sewing stitches from the machine, and little knots and thread cuts' tails. Not to mention little ironing errors and the occasional time the machine gobbled up a seam which should have lain flat.
    uh-oh...this hiding of thread was not in the 1980 quilt book and not in the 2010 quilt book I go by as a newbie.
    Please advise before I sail along and make more mistakes!
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    Hi Sue!

    Your post made me giggle! Oh yes, there are threads, but there are so many tiny diamonds sewn together! Also, the way the seams are laying seem to camoflauge the threads. I am a newbie too, I've only been making quilt tops since last since last August or September. I am in love with the art! Anyway...keep sailing!

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    Old 03-16-2011, 09:26 AM
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    Aren't those wonderful? Thanks for sharing! I dearly love old quilts. What history!
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    Old 03-16-2011, 09:26 AM
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    Someone spent a lot of time and love creating these. I think a muslin backing would be a wise choice. Maybe pick any color for the binding thats in the top. Maybe a tan to brown on the orange one. That period had a lovely she of green. Whoever the lady was she would be proud that you are seeing them finished and used.
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    Old 03-16-2011, 09:29 AM
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    Those are beauties :)
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    Absolutely love the orange one!! It screams "personality" Great find :thumbup: :thumbup:
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    Old 03-18-2011, 09:15 PM
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    wow
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    Old 03-18-2011, 09:18 PM
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    Originally Posted by Jenni M
    I found these hand pieced vintage quilt tops at a local antique store today. The owner sold all three of them to me for $70. I think it was a bargain and I am excited to have them quilted. One of the tops has some staining on it which I have addressed in the main section and asked for cleaning tips. However, I wanted you all to take a look at these little beauties and tell me what you think.

    Also, would you back them with a simple muslin and bind with a solid color?
    I can not believe you got the third one for anything under a couple hundred dollars. stains or no stains.
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