Chintz - will it work?????

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06-04-2015, 12:57 PM

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ManiacQuilter2

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Find out first if it washable then if it is, find out by cutting a square washing it to see how much shrinkage will occur.

06-04-2015, 02:47 PM

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palmetto girl

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I have used it in a quilt with no problem. I did wash it first and it took the shine off and after that you couldn't tell much different unless you knew it was there. Good luck with yours.

06-04-2015, 05:40 PM

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sewbeadit

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Yes, go for it. You can use anything in a quilt you can sew as long as you remember how to clean it. Like sometimes people put in dry clean only fabrics with cottons and then wash and it doesn't turn out well. Have fun.

06-04-2015, 10:31 PM

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stillclock

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i have a big 'ole romantic streak in my soul that just LOVES them.

the challenge would be in finding the right pattern to show them off, as the repeats are wide and the motifs tend to be large, no?

i want to see pictures! i bet it turns out to be stunningly gorgeous!

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06-05-2015, 08:52 AM

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thrums

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Wonnie

Can you even buy chintz anymore...anybody know?

https://www.google.com/search?q=chin...ine&gws_rd=ssl
https://www.google.com/search?q=chin...ale&gws_rd=ssl

06-05-2015, 08:53 AM

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thrums

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I have some coated with teflon that I thought about using for kitchen chair seat covers. I'm glad to know it wears well.

06-05-2015, 04:27 PM

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Dakota Rose

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Quote:

Originally Posted by brandeesmom

Dakota Rose, Thank you very much! I didn't have a pattern. I saw a picture of the center block and just made it larger then set it on point and went from there. It's a super King size and took me a long time to get it done I also made matching Pillow Shams and window valances with the left over pieces.

Good job. I would probably need a pattern to follow. But I will save the comments.

06-05-2015, 07:40 PM

#28

pal

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Thank you, dear Quilting Friends. I will check to see if it is washable (if there is any notation on the chintz) if it is, then I'm going to go for it. It is a crime to have beautiful fabric and let it go to waste. I will also use it for heart pillows that we give to the local hospitals.