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    Old 11-29-2017, 05:41 AM
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    Default Just can't cut it!

    I bought this piece of fabric at the Quilt Canada show and I love it.
    I love to take it out and look at it.
    I've seen a number of patterns I could use it for.
    But, I just can't bring myself to cut into it.
    Anyone else have fabric like that? Or am I the only crazy pretty fabric hoarder?
    Let's see pics of your can't-bear-to-cut-it fabrics! (Unless I'm the only one)

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    Old 11-29-2017, 05:44 AM
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    Gorgeous fabric Watson! I have several stacks of fabric that I have yet to cut into. Even bought a pattern that I think was called Just Can't Cut This, or something to that effect. It didn't help, I still couldn't cut into that "special" fabric.

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    Old 11-29-2017, 05:52 AM
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    That is beautiful! I couldn't cut it either. It would make a back for me. After I had it for several years and finished looking and petting it.
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    Old 11-29-2017, 05:54 AM
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    Yes, I have a couple of pieces of fabric that I can’t cut. Your fabric doesn’t need to be cut. It looks finished as it is. Maybe use it as a backing on a quilt that could be either front or back? Clear as mud? I mean the backing could be also used in the same manner as a front usually would be.
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    Yes, I have a few of those pieces of fabric. I get them out from time to time and look through patterns, lots of them in magazines, online, etc. However, so far none have lived up to what I think is appropriate for the fabric. I hate it when that happens. There is probably no real hope for this dilemma.
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    Old 11-29-2017, 06:12 AM
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    I really like your fabric too!
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    Old 11-29-2017, 06:23 AM
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    I see you and raise you mine! I have been waiting to find the perfect pattern for this Jinny Beyer for 10 years.
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    Old 11-29-2017, 06:24 AM
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    Oh I agree with you- way too pretty to cut up.
    I can look to see if I have anything but I really don't have the time today so can I pass?


    Tartan- Jinny's fabrics are to die for!!!!!!! That's a good example.
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    Old 11-29-2017, 06:27 AM
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    I have several that I can't/won't cut up.

    1) They are pretty as is - and why not enjoy them that way?

    2) I am reasonably sure that I would not be able to replace them.

    3) I have "other" fabrics that I could use.
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    Old 11-29-2017, 06:43 AM
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    I like the idea of using it as a backing because then you could turn the quilt over sometimes and enjoy the full view of your special piece.
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