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04-26-2018, 07:32 AM
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Posted By bearisgray

Do you like an "open" look - lots of "blank"...

Do you like an "open" look - lots of "blank" space around the Dresden Plates?

Or do you like them looking more "closed in" by almost touching the sashing or each other?
Forum: Main
04-25-2018, 08:02 PM
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Posted By bearisgray

Some ways I have managed to weaken fabric ...

Some ways I have managed to weaken fabric

by scorching it with an overly hot iron
by bleaching it
by leaving it in the sun too long
by hanging a heavy item on the line on a very windy day ...
Forum: Main
04-25-2018, 07:51 PM
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Posted By bearisgray

I said that is what I would do if it were mine....

I said that is what I would do if it were mine. Of course, I would check the fabrics first to see if they were strong enough to be washed. I would also check the seams to see if they would hold...
Forum: Main
04-25-2018, 07:40 PM
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Posted By bearisgray

I do not agitate the fabric - that is what I...

I do not agitate the fabric - that is what I think weakens it.

I agree that some fabrics should not be put in hot water. As far as that goes, some should not even by touched by any water.

How...
Forum: Main
04-24-2018, 09:21 AM
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Posted By bearisgray

i think the answer is "what looks good to you" ...

i think the answer is "what looks good to you"

remember to allow for the seam allowances - on both the dresden plates and the seam allowances.

do you know if your Mom used washed or unwashed...
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