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    Old 10-05-2010, 07:27 PM
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    I was recently given material that was my husbands aunt who passed away. I found several different feed sack material pieces. Any ideas what to do with them? I'm so glad to have them. Does anyone use them in a quilt now or should I just keep them. they don't seem to be worn or fragile. They are thicker than our cottons today.
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    Old 10-05-2010, 07:31 PM
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    My mom purchased some that were made into dresden plates. Wonderful fabric and fun to work with. I don't know if I could cut it myself.
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    Old 10-05-2010, 07:32 PM
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    I would make a very special quilt with it. What a family memory that would be.
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    Old 10-05-2010, 07:34 PM
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    I probaly wouldnt be able to cut them either. Bet they are darling!
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    Old 10-05-2010, 07:39 PM
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    Stolen Idea: Sometime back, I saw a framed display of wedding dress fabric. The bride saved clippings and later added her mother's and hoped to one day add her daughter's.

    This idea made me think??? why not frame it. How big is it? I remember them being less than a yard after they were washed. Mom and Grandma use to have tea towels made from them, we have even used them for table scarves for end tables, and crochet edging.

    Blessings, Ruth
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    Old 10-05-2010, 07:42 PM
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    They make darling quilts if you have enough.
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    Old 10-05-2010, 07:50 PM
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    It would be a shame not to use them. Do you have enough for a quilt or a wall hanging??
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    Old 10-05-2010, 07:53 PM
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    Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
    It would be a shame not to use them. Do you have enough for a quilt or a wall hanging??
    There are 9 pieces about 1 yd each. Should be enough to do something with. Thanks for all the ideas.
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    Old 10-05-2010, 07:54 PM
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    If there is enough I would make a quilt with them even if it was a lap size :D :thumbup:
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    Old 10-05-2010, 08:14 PM
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    I think that I would make a quilt from them because they would be less likely to be discarded by someone who didn't know their history. That's the way it would be in my family.
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