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07-09-2010, 07:35 PM

#31

Twisted Quilter

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Originally Posted by cjomomma

I kept trying to tell everyone it was ugly but no one believed me. Lol

Let me take this opportunity to apologize for all of us that didn't believe you. It was really yukkie! :-(

07-09-2010, 07:36 PM

#32

walen

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I wouldn't wash it unless it was dirty or smelled....go for it!

07-09-2010, 07:37 PM

#33

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Originally Posted by Rainy Day

What a find! Enjoy them all.

Thanks! I have a couple more loads of washing then it's on to ironing. Hopefully it will be a little cooler.

07-09-2010, 08:20 PM

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Gramma B

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Wow, gooid for you! Enjoy quilting!

07-09-2010, 09:21 PM

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CarrieAnne

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Oh, lucky you, such pretty fabrics!

07-10-2010, 04:06 AM

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Jeannette in NJ

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I washed pre-cut pieces because I did not know if they had been washed. BIG mistake, strings all over and now needing to iron and then cut every piece. I enjoy the look of scrap quilts so that is what I will be doing.

I found great directions for a simple Jelly Roll quilt at
http://fromthenestblog.blogspot.com/...y-roll%20quilt I will just be cutting my own 2.5" strips.

Happy stitching,
Jeannette in NJ

07-10-2010, 04:06 AM

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damaquilts

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What a great find !!!! I saw some fabric in there that I had at one time. lol

07-10-2010, 04:58 AM

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sunrise450

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Originally Posted by Vanuatu Jill

oh my gosh! why don't I ever find stuff like that??? Do you mind telling us what you paid for it all??? Was it by the piece, or in a lot????

You won't believe it, but I paid $2.00 ea for 4 bins! I also got vintage hankies in the original box for 10 cents, and quilting books for 10 cents ea. I didn't know about the UFO's until I got home, that was an extra bonus. :-P

I don't know what's going on, maybe people are downsizing due to the economy. I'm just glad I'm in the right place at the right time, and it's in my price range. I decided to skip the yard sale today where fabric was $1.00 per yard...darn!

I used to wash everything before I would use it in a quilt but now that is not the case. Unless it is a dark color that I don't trust I press it and use it. I have been lucky I guess because I have never had a quilt bleed when washed.
Phyllis

07-10-2010, 05:30 AM

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mrsbushley

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I wouldn't wash them before sewing and if they shrink at different rates then I think it would create an interesting effect with the puckering. Just a thought.

07-10-2010, 05:59 AM

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laurac

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so happy for you. and as another newbie i say you can't have too much fabric! you scored and since you're just starting you need to get your fabric stock up anyway! delighted for you!