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08-19-2010, 05:19 AM

#31

KansasBarb

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It makes wonderful quilts and lap robes for our troops.
They really appreciate them.

KansasBarb

08-19-2010, 05:43 AM

#32

CorgiNole

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I saw several cool log cabin quilts done in with corduroy when I was in Norway this summer. I imagine that they are warmer than some might be - which is fitting for that climate.

Cheers, K

08-19-2010, 05:46 AM

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ToucanSam

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Interesting! I have seen a lot of really cute prints made out of this material and my first thought was "I wish this was cotton". Hmm, maybe it doesn't have to be! :) Food for thought!

08-19-2010, 05:50 AM

#34

Mona Marie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by wildyard

I am just wondering whether any of you have ever done any quilting with corduroy. At the thrift store the other day, I passed up several yards of blue, brown and red cord fabric because I didn't know what I would do with it. This was small wale I think it is called.

I use corduroy for backings. Then don't use batting.

08-19-2010, 05:58 AM

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janb

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I turned down a donation of corduroy just the other day...now I think I'll try and get it back...three colors, small wale, very pretty. Seems I made a rash decision.

08-19-2010, 06:11 AM

#36

SewinSue

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Could what you have be 'clipped corduroy'? I haven't seen any for years but it looked somewhat like velvet but is corduroy? I am guessing that is what you have. Sue

08-19-2010, 06:15 AM

#37

MaxineB

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Originally Posted by Born2Sew

I have wanted to try it on a rag quilt and see how it does. Just haven't tried it yet. I don't see why it wouldn't work for either type of quilt. Some types are much heavier than others, so I would stay away from the heavier weights I think.

My daughter used cord on a rag quilt. One side was flannel & the other side was cord. It was beautiful & frayed nicely. Her only problem was getting her little machine to sew through the layers. I sewed it on my Bernina just fine.

08-19-2010, 08:21 AM

#38

quilt3311

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Corduroy cut into squares and sewn to a flannel backing makes a great car quilt for teens.

08-19-2010, 10:52 AM

#39

iamsogone

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i did the card trick king size quilt i love it it is heavy and you will have a lot of lint but just clean up machine afterwards i love mine made of corduroy

08-19-2010, 11:34 AM

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denveremerson

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You can do anything and try anything that you want. Be creative. Right now I'm working on a wall hanging that has cottons, upholstery fabric and leathers in it. Very unconventional, but it's beautiful! Go for it!!