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    Old 08-23-2011, 07:18 AM
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    I have 60 lavender and 50 yellow polyester, 20 inch square napkins left over from my daughter's wedding. I couldn't bear to see all that fabric go to waste. I have never used polyester in a quilt before but am going to give it a try. I will machine quilt it. Any ideas for designs? Quick designs preferably. My daughter will be thrilled with whatever I come up with luckily!! TIA
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    Old 08-23-2011, 07:19 AM
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    Irish chain?
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    Old 08-23-2011, 07:55 AM
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    Turn them into a lap quilt for her or a table runner and place-mats.
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    Old 08-23-2011, 08:02 AM
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    Charity quilts?
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    Old 08-23-2011, 08:10 AM
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    placemats, mug rugs, and coasters, oh my. And matching table runner?
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    Old 08-23-2011, 10:19 AM
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    Originally Posted by Becka
    placemats, mug rugs, and coasters, oh my. And matching table runner?
    Great ideas already ... the possibilities are endless! You could be as simple as joining them as blocks and make a quilt.

    Be sure to keep a few of each for them to continue to use as napkins in their home ... and perhaps yourself too?
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    Old 08-23-2011, 10:34 AM
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    Love all the ideas. thanks everyone. gotta go now and watch earthquake coverage. I felt it while sitting on my rocking chair!
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    Old 08-23-2011, 03:41 PM
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    Oh, I like the idea of a table runner and placemats to give on her anniversary.
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    Old 08-23-2011, 03:48 PM
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    Here is a great block, A Mother's Life from quilters cache, where the center block is red, use a fabric that blends the lavender and yellow together.

    http://www.quilterscache.com/M/MothersLifeBlock.html
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    Old 08-23-2011, 05:28 PM
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    The fabric usually used for napkins probably won't lend itself to small pieces, so look for a pattern using not so small pieces, at least for these two fabrics.
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