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#21
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Location: Canastota NY
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The boy is 15, but he still has his quilt from being a newborn. I was thinking of either frogs or dogs...he loves both and making a warm....he is always cold. Flannel type rag quilt, but when I started looking for fabric, there were lots, but very little in flannel. Also can I ask what kind of starch do you use?
I will wash the fabric in hot water, and dry in the dryer. I had some cotton that I bought at a quilt store, and it must have shrunk 4".
I will wash the fabric in hot water, and dry in the dryer. I had some cotton that I bought at a quilt store, and it must have shrunk 4".
#23
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Location: Englewood, CO
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I mix.
I was in a quilt shop in Springfield, MO this summer and they were selling a kit that mixed.
I think, using today's quality materials as long as we take the time to ensure we allow for variations, it just doesn't matter.
Example...t-shirt quilts
Go for it!!
I was in a quilt shop in Springfield, MO this summer and they were selling a kit that mixed.
I think, using today's quality materials as long as we take the time to ensure we allow for variations, it just doesn't matter.
Example...t-shirt quilts
Go for it!!
#24
I've done such a quilt. I used homes puns, flannel, fleece, corduroy and jean. It's a house favorite. It's been washed many times and I never prewash fabrics. I did yellow brick road pattern but I did use 1/2" seams not 1/4" just because of the thickness of some of the fabric. Good luck!!!
#26
I had a bad experience by mixing cottons with a poly-cotton blend. I should have known better, but I was too frugal. I had a piece of off white and used it instead of getting an all cotton piece. When I pressed it the off white strips drew up and the cottons stayed flat.
#28
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Thanks all....talked to his Mom...so it is dogs. I bought fleece for the back...green of course [favorite color]. Am using primarily cottons, and a few flannel, for the top. I am going to use the thinnest batting [know it will be warm], but he is so skinny and is always cold. I can't thank you enough for your help. I did wash all in hot water and dried in the drier. Thanks again!!!
#30
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I'm with knismith - do what you like and what looks good. I mix it all up as the feel is lovely. If you quilt it enough it's not going anywhere so no problems with stretching, shrinking etc. Just enjoy making it - makes my fingers itchy just thinking about it. Good luck. J
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