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    Old 09-14-2010, 03:36 AM
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    My question is, I have lot of 100% cotton broadcloth would you use it to quilt with?
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    Old 09-14-2010, 03:41 AM
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    Grandparents used anything they had, so I don't see why not. I don't know how heavy the fabric is, so you just need to consider the pattern your using & how hard it will be to work with that particular fabric.
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    I use it all the time!
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    Old 09-14-2010, 03:45 AM
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    i have used everything for quilts, just came accross about 20 polyester knit blocks i made years ago. My favorite lap quilt is made of poly knit lol
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    It makes a nice backing for table runners made from wool or felt!
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    I use all kinds of stuff, but I try to avoid anything that will melt easily when ironed. Been there done that,,, it ain't perty! LOL
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    Old 09-14-2010, 05:36 AM
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    Absolutely!
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    Old 09-14-2010, 07:56 AM
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    Thank you, I think I will use it and see how it looks.
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    Old 09-14-2010, 08:02 AM
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    I too use it, on about everything. But then I am just a wanna be.

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    Old 09-14-2010, 08:58 AM
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    Let us know too so we can see it. Thanks for sharing.
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