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Old 08-03-2011, 07:42 PM
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I helped cut fabric for a group that makes quilts for Alzheimer patients. They were using all kinds of textured fabrics including corduroy. They said the patients like to rub and feel the quilts - it helps calm them and give them comfort.
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Old 08-05-2011, 03:59 AM
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Originally Posted by raedar63
SD? cooooold winters, I think I would use it in a quilt :)
Yes, we have very cold winters. My new Stainglass quilt for our king size bed is cotton, cotton batting, and yes, I backed it with polartec polar fleece. OMG it is a monster to FMQ that I am doing it in 3 stages. My shoulders are killing me draging that through my Juki that I have to have a vacation after each stage (done 2 already). I will definitely make it in some quilts when I get the chance.
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Old 08-05-2011, 04:00 AM
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Originally Posted by starshine
If you want to do a denim quilt with old blue jeans you could use it as the backing.
I have an UFO that is a denim quilt. When I find the time, I may just get that one done, since I have a better machine that will handle the Denim now. That would make a great backing for it.
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Old 08-05-2011, 04:05 AM
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I use it to make pickup truck quilts. My grandsons and their friends like to carry a lap quilt that is tough, and matches their truck. When I am out of used jeans, I use cordory to back the squares of an expose frayed seam quilt.
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Old 08-05-2011, 01:56 PM
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I just made a cart seat cover for kids and used it as the outside fabric. Very sturdy
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Old 08-05-2011, 01:56 PM
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I just made a cart seat cover for kids and used it as the outside fabric. Very sturdy
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Old 08-05-2011, 05:40 PM
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I love clothing made from it. I used to have some suits(jacket/skirt or pants) when I worked in town in the 60's. Always got so many compliments on them. Jumpers/vests are pretty too. Kids clothing, pillows, toys.
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Old 08-05-2011, 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Margie
I love clothing made from it. I used to have some suits(jacket/skirt or pants) when I worked in town in the 60's. Always got so many compliments on them. Jumpers/vests are pretty too. Kids clothing, pillows, toys.
As for me only, the last thing I would make is a pair of pants with cordoroy! I made some once but with my thighs and the constant zzzziiipp, zzzziiippp of the wales (whales? lol) rubbing together...I thought I was going to start a fire! I knew better than to even try to sneak up on someone! :lol:
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Old 08-05-2011, 08:04 PM
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I made a baby quilt all from corduroy fabrics, its all lighter weight; more like quilting fabrics.

wickedly easy free pattern from www.byannie.com
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Old 08-07-2011, 03:40 PM
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Walker bags. Totes. Stuffed Animals. Clothing
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