Thread: Drapery samples
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Old 02-14-2011, 11:41 AM
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DixieGirl
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Originally Posted by DawnMarie
I've used leftover drape samples to make a couple of quilts. They took forever to cut out because each sample was so small. I had issues with some of the fabrics stretching and therefore the seams didn't line up the best. I used 4 1/2" squares. Then, I tied them with buttons.
They looked nice when finished, but I made sure to tell the recipients to hand wash or dry clean them.
My squares were 12 in by 12 in. I'm not sure I would have made the quilt with 4 in squares. I am not that good yet but I am working on it...
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