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From: emily_first
Date: 02-16-2007, 08:14 AM (1 of 7)
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Hi, I am new to this, so please bear with me. I have a question for everyone, and hoping someone can help me out. Some time ago, I found instructions on how to sew dish towels to make them into a besdsread. I am sure I found the instuctions on the internet, however, now that I am actually ready to make one, I can not find the instructions anywhere. If you know how to do this, please let me know. Thank you. Emily_first |
User: emily_first
Member since: 02-15-2007 Total posts: 2 |
From: material_pakrat
Date: 02-16-2007, 04:45 PM (2 of 7)
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I had a pattern for that in one of the latest Australian Better Homes and Gardens. I am not sure if they have the pattern online or not. The one in there was just stitch them together to get the size you want, and then thy added a large sashing border in a separate fabric. Then it was just made like a basic quilt. I could be wrong, but I think they just tied the quilt, and didn't actually quilt it, which would also make it a lot easier. I am in the middle of moving house just now, but if you cant find one in the next week, send me a PM and I will scan it and email it to you. Cheers, Soph.
I'm happiest when I am sewing! |
User: material_pakrat
Member since: 12-13-2006 Total posts: 220 |
From: bridesmom
Date: 02-18-2007, 11:08 PM (3 of 7)
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Is this what you were thinking of?? http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dc_fabrics_other/article/0,1793,HGTV_3390_1372975,00.html It's quite pretty actually. I would have never thought of doing this but I really quite like it. Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: HeyJudee
Date: 02-19-2007, 07:30 AM (4 of 7)
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I agree that it looks really nice. Wouldn't have thought of that either. But I'd suggest you wash them before you put them together since dishtowels tend to shrink a lot. You wouldn't want to get it made just the right size and then have it become too small after it is washed. Good luck with your project. TTFN from
Judy |
User: HeyJudee
Member since: 01-25-2005 Total posts: 1366 
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From: IsabelleB
Date: 02-19-2007, 10:50 AM (5 of 7)
That is so pretty! What a lovely project.
Isabelle
Sewing blog: Kitty Couture |
User: IsabelleB
Member since: 10-25-2006 Total posts: 265 |
From: emily_first
Date: 02-22-2007, 11:29 AM (6 of 7)
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Thank you for the response. I know how hectic it is to move, and if its not too much trouble, I would love a copy of the instructions once you have a chance to settle into your new home. Thank you for responding. Sincerely Melissa I had a pattern for that in one of the latest Australian Better Homes and Gardens. I am not sure if they have the pattern online or not. The one in there was just stitch them together to get the size you want, and then thy added a large sashing border in a separate fabric. Then it was just made like a basic quilt. I could be wrong, but I think they just tied the quilt, and didn't actually quilt it, which would also make it a lot easier. I am in the middle of moving house just now, but if you cant find one in the next week, send me a PM and I will scan it and email it to you. |
User: emily_first
Member since: 02-15-2007 Total posts: 2 |
From: temom
Date: 02-22-2007, 12:17 PM (7 of 7)
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What a cute idea! I wonder how much it would cost to make that?
Theresa
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User: temom
Member since: 01-19-2007 Total posts: 410 
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