calico fabric
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calico fabric
Does anyone know of a site that specializes in calico? I am searching for true, old fashion calico fabric. About 40 years ago I made a quilt of red and yellow calico with white muslin for the background. My daughter has asked me to unquilt it and add borders (which, if I had known what I was doing I would have added them in the first place). The manufacturer is VIP but I do not expect to find exact fabric, something that coordinates will do find. Everywhere I look I find todays quilting fabrics but very little calico.
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What type of yardage are you needing? I have 2 bolts of VIP Cranston calico's.....one is a navy blue background, and the other is a burnt orange colored background.
I'd be more than happy to send you a few yards.....I can't post a pic right know, cause my camera is on the fritz
Beckie aka wuv2quilt
I'd be more than happy to send you a few yards.....I can't post a pic right know, cause my camera is on the fritz
Beckie aka wuv2quilt
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Thanks Beckie, but, wouldn't you know, I am looking for about 2 yds each of red and yellow. Nice of you to offer your help.
What type of yardage are you needing? I have 2 bolts of VIP Cranston calico's.....one is a navy blue background, and the other is a burnt orange colored background.
I'd be more than happy to send you a few yards.....I can't post a pic right know, cause my camera is on the fritz
Beckie aka wuv2quilt
I'd be more than happy to send you a few yards.....I can't post a pic right know, cause my camera is on the fritz
Beckie aka wuv2quilt
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Does anyone know of a site that specializes in calico? I am searching for true, old fashion calico fabric. About 40 years ago I made a quilt of red and yellow calico with white muslin for the background. My daughter has asked me to unquilt it and add borders (which, if I had known what I was doing I would have added them in the first place). The manufacturer is VIP but I do not expect to find exact fabric, something that coordinates will do find. Everywhere I look I find todays quilting fabrics but very little calico.
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I don't know of any store that specializes in calico. Try Googling "vintage vip calico fabric" and click on images to see if you can spot what you are looking for. I found this:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/12123521...FeZFMgodHV4AKQ
and this:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/10152858...w_type=gallery
but I'm sure there's much more.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/12123521...FeZFMgodHV4AKQ
and this:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/10152858...w_type=gallery
but I'm sure there's much more.
#8
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There is a great little store in Walnut, Iowa called DR's Kalico Krafts. She carries hundreds of bolts of vintage calicos, including VIP, for very reasonable prices. She does not have a website, so you will have to call the store. Good Luck.
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thanks so much, The yellow fabric seems to be an exact match. I am contacting the seller, today.
I don't know of any store that specializes in calico. Try Googling "vintage vip calico fabric" and click on images to see if you can spot what you are looking for. I found this:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/12123521...FeZFMgodHV4AKQ
and this:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/10152858...w_type=gallery
but I'm sure there's much more.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/12123521...FeZFMgodHV4AKQ
and this:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/10152858...w_type=gallery
but I'm sure there's much more.
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thank you for you help. I do not have any info on this fabric other then it is VIP. I have no salvage edge. It sounds like a great store and I wish I lived lots closer!
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