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    Old 11-07-2011, 08:24 AM
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    I would use it to practice free motion quilting. I'm always needing a piece of sample fabric and have a hard time using "good" fabric from my stash.
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    Old 11-07-2011, 08:38 AM
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    Old 11-07-2011, 08:50 AM
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    Originally Posted by KyKat
    On the other hand, if it has such an "attractive" quality, I might cut it up into squares, hem it, and use it as dust rags. If it attracts lint, it should attract dust. Like cholla said, waste not.
    This is a GREAT idea!
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    Old 11-07-2011, 08:57 AM
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    Originally Posted by Quiltmaniac2010
    I would use it to practice free motion quilting. I'm always needing a piece of sample fabric and have a hard time using "good" fabric from my stash.
    That's what I do. Make practice sandwiches from fabric I don't like or that is too stiff, and then test my free motion designs on them before putting a 'real' quilt under the needle.

    You sure could make a ton of practice pads with six yards of Kona Black
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    Old 11-07-2011, 09:15 AM
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    I would probably get rid of it if it really bothered me to look at it. I might use it to dust up my floors first!
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    Old 11-07-2011, 09:26 AM
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    Remember you can cut it into strips to crochet with or add it to a clothesline basket for an accent colour.
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    Old 11-07-2011, 09:30 AM
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    You could cut it up and use for scraps or make dust cloths out of it. Cotton make very good dishrags if you crochet.
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    Old 11-07-2011, 09:36 AM
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    Yup, I had a piece of Wal-Mart flannel that pilled so badly with the pre-wash that it is now a dust rag! None of the other pieces did that and they were all in the same load!
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    Old 11-07-2011, 09:44 AM
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    Most likely there was a manufacturing problem with this fabric. Either take it back to the store for a refund, or put it to use in scraps, or donate to Goodwill (they bundle up unusable cottons to sell to paper companies). I wouldn't use it in a quilt.
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    Old 11-07-2011, 10:33 AM
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    Originally Posted by Arcy
    That's what I do. Make practice sandwiches from fabric I don't like or that is too stiff, and then test my free motion designs on them before putting a 'real' quilt under the needle.

    You sure could make a ton of practice pads with six yards of Kona Black
    Arcy, that's the only reason it's still around...heaven knows I need the fmq practice! I just need to be able to afford the batting for the practice pieces...maybe I could use that ugly piece of red & black plaid flannel I've had for years - that was a "gift"...got yards of it, too!!
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