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    Old 02-23-2011, 05:39 AM
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    Hi, I have never used or bought keepsake calico brand fabric...is it good or bad. I don't want to buy it have it fall apart in my quilt. Please advise :)
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    Old 02-23-2011, 05:54 AM
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    I am pretty sure you are talking about the Keepsake calico at JoAnns? I think everyone has their own opinions on it. I like it fine, there are some nice ones, some thinner. Just kind of pick it upm, feel it, so if you can see through it?
    I use it alot, hasnt fallen apart yet!
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    Old 02-23-2011, 06:02 AM
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    thanks :) that helps.
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    I am pretty sure you are talking about the Keepsake calico at JoAnns? I think everyone has their own opinions on it. I like it fine, there are some nice ones, some thinner. Just kind of pick it upm, feel it, so if you can see through it?
    I use it alot, hasnt fallen apart yet!
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    They vary. Some are very nice, some I don't like the feel of. It's one of the brands I'd rather check out in person before buying.
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    Old 02-23-2011, 06:34 AM
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    Personally, I would steer clear of it for a bed quilt (the JoAnnes Keepsake calico). When I first started quilting I made two bedsize quilts and it faded way beyond what I would consider normal and some of my blocks are already falling apart and this is a quilt that is rarely used. For wall hangings I think it is just fine as they don't get as much use and laundering as a functional bed or lap quilt. The wallhangings I have made with it are holding up just fine.
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