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03-28-2011, 10:45 AM

jeaver

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I was given several packs of fat quarters and was wondering what quilts you would suggest for these

03-28-2011, 10:45 AM

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I like homespun for rag quilts. :-D

03-28-2011, 10:47 AM

Murphy

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Don't know the answer, but wanted to say hi from Iowa :-).

03-28-2011, 11:05 AM

mbogenpohl

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Rag quilts for me also. They make beautiful quilts.

03-28-2011, 11:10 AM

Favorite Fabrics

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Well, whatever you do... wash them first to get any loose dye out. I've found that homespuns have a tendency to run.

03-28-2011, 11:15 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Favorite Fabrics

Well, whatever you do... wash them first to get any loose dye out. I've found that homespuns have a tendency to run.

and fraying happens too.

03-28-2011, 02:25 PM

bakermom

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i've used homespun for rag quilts- they get very"raggy". also mixed them with denim to make a rag purse.

03-28-2011, 03:17 PM

merrylouw

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I used 10 homespuns FQ's with 10 regular cotton FQ's in similar colors, and made a turning twenty top. I'm in the process of handquilting it, and it's turning out great. I didn't prewash the homespuns, because I was advised they'd get all wonky. So, I'll use color-catchers when I wash the finished quilt.

Have fun, whatever you do.