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MacThayer 04-03-2012 09:13 PM

The quality of the fabric is more important than the age. If it was well stored and cared for, being "vintage" doesn't matter. I do recognize a few of the vintage fabrics. For example, one of the pink florals is in the vintage quilt wrapped around me right now! My great grandmother made it. I also recognize other prints from quilts my great grandmother and grandmother made, and prints I've seen in the local Quilt Shop that obviously aren't vintage. But don't put me to the test! I'd hate to be graded on being right on this! You're only getting my best guess.

Bet your quilt will be fantastic!

sewbeadit 04-03-2012 10:35 PM

I would use them all, they go great together.

Stitch124 04-04-2012 03:47 AM

My guess is the first 10 are vintage. The colors are so cheerful! I think they would all look fabulous together. Please post a pic when you're done, OK?

nhweaver 04-04-2012 03:54 AM

I love them all, new or old, blends or 100% cotton - they all will make a great quilt. As for the age, older fabrics were 36" wide, 44/45 were the last 30 years, and now 40/42 is becoming the norm.

Spotty 04-04-2012 03:55 AM

I love your vintage fabrics. I to love vintage fabric. They have such a comforting feeling. I hope to be starting a quilt using them shortly. Hope you will post a picture of your quilt when it's done.

krista 04-04-2012 03:59 AM

they are all beautiful fabrics! I say mix them!

jeaninmaine 04-04-2012 04:04 AM

I'd mix them all.

jitkaau 04-04-2012 04:09 AM

They all look very suitable together.

suzanprincess 04-04-2012 04:28 AM

I'd say the 7 on the left (upper) are vintage, and the peachy one in the middle, but darned if I can pick two more. I'm looking forward to finding out the answer, but regardless, they all look great together.

xsquilter 04-04-2012 04:54 AM

I would sure use them all together with no hesitation. They're lovely fabrics regardless of age & I'll bet they'll be fabulous together!
Maureen


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