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From: redneckgirrrl
Date: 03-30-2006, 02:42 AM (1 of 12)
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I was wondering if it is possible to make a quilt out of washrags? Does anyone know? Thanks, Redneckgirrrl Redneck Girrrl aka Ginger
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User: redneckgirrrl
Member since: 03-30-2006 Total posts: 7 |
From: westozmum
Date: 03-30-2006, 03:35 AM (2 of 12)
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Why not!!! I havent got much experience in quilting but i think if you can cut it and sew it then why not!! Would love to see the end product Have fun 
Westozmum aka Laura from the Land Down Under
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User: westozmum
Member since: 02-16-2006 Total posts: 41 
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From: HeyJudee
Date: 03-30-2006, 07:06 AM (3 of 12)
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Quilts are usually made of cotton...but can be made of what ever you want. And wash rags are usually made of cotton. Just one thought is...you may have a little bit of trouble squaring and getting things to line up. I'd try cutting and sewing a few to see how it goes. Good luck and definitely post a pic when you finish.
TTFN from
Judy |
User: HeyJudee
Member since: 01-25-2005 Total posts: 1366 
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From: swartzrn
Date: 03-30-2006, 09:31 AM (4 of 12)
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I don't know alot about quilting but trying to learn from my grandmother but I don't see why you couldn't either..
Julie
"To see the future, look into a child's eyes." |
User: swartzrn
Member since: 02-17-2006 Total posts: 436 
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From: paroper
Date: 03-30-2006, 09:49 AM (5 of 12)
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I'd really wash those little buggers before I started, esp if you buy them in packs. There have been many times that I've washed them and they've all been the same size and after they are washed a few times they are all different sizes. I imagine that the packs aren't the best to begin with....
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: Mom of Six
Date: 03-30-2006, 10:23 AM (6 of 12)
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I made 2 picnic cloths out of towel scraps when I was making head wraps. 1 was made from all of the ends I cut off. It worked great I just serged them together. The other was made from the triangle shapes left over those I serged into a circle/square & then serged them together. That one has a lot of seams on the bias & needs to be reserged after washing sometimes. But I love them both & won't let them go to my DDs house (I know they wouldn't come back). I almost have enough for another. Do you just want to stitch them together or do you plan on putting a backing on them? Barb
Happiness is having time to sew!! |
User: Mom of Six
Member since: 11-03-2001 Total posts: 1115 
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From: paroper
Date: 03-30-2006, 10:28 AM (7 of 12)
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I wonder if towels would be cheaper, esp if you were going to cut them.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: redneckgirrrl
Date: 03-30-2006, 02:55 PM (8 of 12)
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I am planning on putting a back on them...I have 6 different colors of them that I am putting each color as a row and then sewing the rows together to make the quilt then I am going to put the batting and back on and then put them all together. Then add a border. At least that is the idea I have in mind...now whether or not it is going to work or not I am not sure...But when I get it finished I will take a picture and post it. Thanks for all the responses, Redneckgirrrl Redneck Girrrl aka Ginger
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User: redneckgirrrl
Member since: 03-30-2006 Total posts: 7 |
From: esrun3
Date: 03-30-2006, 09:10 PM (9 of 12)
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sounds interesting, can't wait to see it!
Lyn
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User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
From: beachgirl
Date: 03-30-2006, 10:32 PM (10 of 12)
| Here's another idea to ponder.Do you have the Sew News mag for April 2004 ? There is directions to make a bath mat. You could do the quilt the same way only larger sections & put the batting in the middle as you fold the pieces over. I would take a larger seam than for a normal quilt as terry cloth will pull seams out in the wash & general wear. In fact I double sew then at times as well. I've made toss pillows for kids at times & fill them with cut up old nylons. They are so soft plus wash & dry so easily. Those were always sewn really good & I had no problems at all. |
User: beachgirl
Member since: 08-31-2004 Total posts: 615 
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From: bridesmom
Date: 04-06-2006, 01:22 AM (11 of 12)
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I just picked up an old copy of Martha Stewart Living (Aug 04 I think) that had a super article on using dishcloths, dying them with fabric dye, and making a quilt out of them, they really looked great
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: paroper
Date: 04-06-2006, 07:20 AM (12 of 12)
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Should have known if anyone had an article like that it would be her. She is home dec's answer to McGyver.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
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