Wedding runner for foundation?
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Wedding runner for foundation?
The bride's mom inquired if anyone could use the runner that was put down for the bride and father in the procession. Hating to see it thrown away, I brought it home wondering if it can be used for foundation for strip quilts. Has anyone utilized this in any way?
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It's like the non-woven poly stuff that they use for grocery bags. How stiff is it? I got a roll that I use for pattern pieces they don't tear and don't slip around. I would cut a piece & wash it to see if is shrinks (don't think it would, but you never know) and see if it softens up a bit. Other than that I don't see a reason why you couldn't.
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Not stiff at all. It's more like interfacing. Haven't tried washing it but I'd intend to leave it in the block instead of taking it out as for paper piecing.
Good thought on using it for patterns because of the length!
Good thought on using it for patterns because of the length!
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If it's a poly that doesn't disintegrate, I wonder if it could be used as a ground cloth, put down under your mulch, to discourage weeds. Sorry, not quilting related, but that sounds like a lot of cloth.
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