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    Old 03-30-2011, 07:44 AM
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    I bought a material stash from a person who was moving and wanted to get rid of it. I am in heaven sorting colors and fabrics. There is a combination of cottons, linens, knits and silks.

    Can I mix the cotton and linen on a quilt of should I stick with like blends?

    Also, has anyone ever made a quilt with silk scraps?
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    Old 03-30-2011, 07:45 AM
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    i've seen crazy quilts and others done in silks,,,, beautiful!!
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    Old 03-30-2011, 07:50 AM
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    Congratulations! Prewash/dry the fabric and mix and match as you like :D:D:D
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    Old 03-30-2011, 07:54 AM
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    Originally Posted by Hope2quilt
    I bought a material stash from a person who was moving and wanted to get rid of it. I am in heaven sorting colors and fabrics. There is a combination of cottons, linens, knits and silks.

    Can I mix the cotton and linen on a quilt of should I stick with like blends?

    Also, has anyone ever made a quilt with silk scraps?
    Yes I have used silks. It came from men's ties that I disassembles. Silk can be a shifty devil, so I fused some lightweight interfacing for control. Cut and sew as normal. Treat your finished item as you would any silk. (Lucky you with the stash!)
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    Old 03-30-2011, 04:06 PM
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    how fun to play with all new fabrics!
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    Old 03-30-2011, 04:11 PM
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    Originally Posted by amma
    Congratulations! Prewash/dry the fabric and mix and match as you like :D:D:D
    I'm very glad to see you back Amma, have missed you.
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    Old 03-30-2011, 04:12 PM
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    I would prewash and probably stick with like fabric types.
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