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    Old 01-26-2011, 09:09 AM
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    One of my customers (son worked for catering service) gave me a BIG bag of table cloths and napkins that match. Some round some rectangle all different sizes. Some of my family took a few but I have a bunch left. They are different colors and probably pollyester. I want to do something with them ,but don't know what ???
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    Old 01-26-2011, 09:12 AM
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    Do any of them fit any of your tables?

    If you have an embroidery machine, it would be a great medium to embroidery with different themes, etc.

    If you don't have an embroidery machine, you could applique on them with different themes.

    Then you have a bunch of nice tablecloths for yourself or as gifts.... :D
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    Old 01-26-2011, 09:16 AM
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    placemats, table runner, dresser scarves. I wouldn't use poly for a quilt but you can make quilty things.
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    Old 01-26-2011, 09:20 AM
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    I'd cut them into fairly large squares, maybe 10-12 inches, and make quilts for times when you don't want to use your special creations. Maybe even use a whole tablecloth for the back. I had a picnic quilt made from the legs of DH's old work pants (polyester) that got a lot of use until it disappeared. Or you could donate the finished quilts. Bet there are lots of people who would appreciate them.
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    Any little boys around? I've taken sheets and drawn/painted roads and such on them for hot wheels cars. You could do that with a table cloth.
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    Old 01-26-2011, 10:12 AM
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    I bought a square table cloth to make a blouse out of.never did!! there was a pattern. i don' t think i ever got it.
    make them into picnic table cloths and larger ones to sit on the ground.
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