Needle holes in old muslin
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Needle holes in old muslin
I am putting some 30+ year old blocks together that were machine quilted and taken apart. They still have the holes from the original quilting. Any suggestions to lessen the appearance of the holes. I am reluctant to start trying hit and miss due to the age of the blocks. Any help will be appreciated.
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Washing was my first thought, too, and I like dms' suggestion. I also like cathyvv's idea and wholeheartedly second her thought that whatever happens, the quilt will look better when completed than it ever will lying in pieces in a drawer. (In other words, what have you got to lose by trying?)
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thanks for the confirmation. the top is for a client and the one thing she ask me about was the holes. I am at a point that I can wash the top. Am thinking the thing to do is to soak it in the machine and let it dry. I have steamed parts of it and that seems to lessen them. will let you know what happens.
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