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    Old 01-06-2009, 06:47 PM
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    That's really pretty!
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    Old 01-06-2009, 06:57 PM
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    Love the pattern and the fabrics! You did a fantastic job on that:)

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    Old 01-06-2009, 08:07 PM
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    very nice ! what a great idea !!
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    Old 01-06-2009, 08:29 PM
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    Great quilt and love the oil cloth idea. :D
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    Old 01-06-2009, 10:10 PM
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    That is a very nice quilt, it will get a lot of use, or it would if I had it. It can be used for band trips, football games, or any number of things.

    Your love shows in your work.
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    Old 01-06-2009, 10:26 PM
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    that's really nice and a great idea...Thanks for sharing
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    Old 01-07-2009, 03:34 AM
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    Neat idea, looks great too.
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    Old 01-07-2009, 04:01 AM
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    Oh my heart skipped abeat when you mentioned 'Bistro' I have JUST chosen this range of fabrics to make my son and future dil wedding quilt, they love coffee!!

    Your picnic throw is lovely, and I GET TO SEE the fabrics in reality rather than a little square on the screen, THANK YOU SO MUCH for sharing,

    GREAT JOB TOO :D
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    Old 01-07-2009, 05:14 AM
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    Wow, thanks for all the wonderful responses!

    SewSewQuilter, I found the oilcloth online (Denver Fabrics or AH Mercantile). They have fabulous patterns. I used a heavy-duty needle meant for denim.

    It was very easy to sew the oilcloth when the right sides were together, but difficult to sew once the right sides were facing out (the feed dogs had trouble moving it along). I had to pull the fabric through the machine manually. It was easier to have the fabic side of the quilt on the bottom and the oilcloth on top when quilting, since the feedgos were able to move the normal fabric.

    For the quilt, I pieced the quilt top and then quilted it "in the ditch" with the muslin. I stitched on the oilcloth at the very end only around the edges (I spray basted everything to keep it in place). I simply turned under the fabric and muslin, which was the easiest way to do it. I pin-basted the oilcloth and fabric together, and the pinholes were pretty inconspicuous once the pins were removed.

    Hope that helps, and best of luck with the tablecloth!
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    Old 01-07-2009, 05:18 AM
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    Oh, I really like the pattern and colors you chose. Great job on creating a very useable..yet beautiful quilt!
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