Corduroy - How do you use it?
10-27-2011, 09:21 AM
#41
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I made a large rail fence quilt and my mistake was putting thick batting in it. It was too bulky to quilt on my machine so I tied it which I almost never do. First time my son threw it in the washer, the quilt and the machine got in a big fight an now I need to go back and do a better job of tying and not let him wash it. Other than that, it turned out great!
10-27-2011, 09:31 AM
#42
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I made my daughter a crazy quilt using corduroy, velours, lace, and leather. Embellished it with embroidery and lace and detachable metal figures. It really turned out nice looking. My son is now requesting one without lace.
10-27-2011, 09:35 AM
#43
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I've used a lot of it. I just cut it into 6.5" squares and make a quilt. If you use flannel for the backing you do not need batting as it would be too heavy. I usually just tie these quilts instead of quilting it.
10-27-2011, 12:33 PM
#47
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Originally Posted by Sierra
It can be used in a baby or child's blanket because it has such a different texture and kids love that. A pattern using some corduroy, some flannel and some cotton gives 3 different and distinct textures. Little kids are all about exploring the world they're in!
10-27-2011, 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Ckzamzow
I just "inherited" about 3-4 yards of beautiful corduroy and had no idea what to do with it. Thanks for asking this question. Never thought of using it as the back of a quilt.
10-27-2011, 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by G'ma Kay
I used corduroy scraps in a raggy quilt with denim. was very heavy, but used it as a car quilt. Don't need any batting.
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