Double knit - What would you do with it?

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01-08-2012, 04:47 AM

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SEW

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I think nursing home quilts is a great idea! I'm sure they would love it, and it would withstand the frequent washing in the industrial washers they use.

01-08-2012, 05:19 AM

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raedar63

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I would love to come across some old double knit,it lasts forever! Makes great utility quilts!

01-08-2012, 06:22 AM

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lillybeck

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Yes. I have seen many like this and doing this uses up the fabric and keeps someone warm at the same time,

01-08-2012, 11:54 AM

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donnalynett

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Nursing homes love the double knit quilts. They can boil them and they never wear out. I used up all the double knits I had and did applique on them, no batting and used a flannel backing.

01-08-2012, 12:11 PM

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sammy89

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I had a lot and used them for backing on lapquilts for the local shelter and nursing homes

01-09-2012, 04:44 AM

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StarofMoonDancer

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We at church mixed them and made quilts for the homeless. Gave them to the shelter to give out. They love those. They last forever and are warm.

01-09-2012, 04:53 AM

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valleyquiltermo

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I bought a double knit trip around the world it was so pretty got it for $5.00 it is queen size. My hubby loves it.
My moma made him another queensize quilt with lots of double knist and several other fabrics and he uses them both in the winter. They are to heavy for me to sleep under but he loves them.

01-09-2012, 04:55 AM

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deedum

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Yep, I never turn down double knit!

01-09-2012, 06:02 AM

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GailG

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Quote:

Originally Posted by fmhall2

I have a lot of double knits from the 60's and 70's which my husband picked up at an auction a few years back. I've been wondering, do you think it would make good lap quilts for nursing homes (w/o a batting)? Would they be happy to get it, or do you have some better idea of how I could use it? I am open for all kinds of suggestions. Thanks for your considerations. Margie

A group in our little town collects fabrics to make items for the nursing homes and the homebound. They use double knit for lap robes. They collect towels to make bibs, etc.

01-09-2012, 06:15 AM

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intouch56

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My grandmother had tons of double knit fabric that I inherited when she passed away. I found it worked wonderfully for the backing of a beach blanket. Sand just shakes off! I made a wonderful quilt using double knit for picnics and beach trips.