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I always machine wash my fabric before I use it in a quilt. But I'm new to using pre-cuts. How does one deal with washing jelly rolls, layer cakes or charm packs before use? I'm afraid to wash them for fear of them fraying to bits. Or do you just hope for the best that the fabric won't run...
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Hi everyone, Is anyone interested in doing a charm swap? I've never done one before but would like to. If someone out there would like to do a swap, please let me know. I'm not too sure of the rules, I'm just guessing here, but I was thinking we just pick a size and # of squares maybe color...
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Belinda wrote - I would like to make quilts for my two nephews for next Christmas. How old are your nephews? I wouldn't consider the Dresden plate a pattern for a man's quilt. If you want to use up scraps, I made a simple charm quilt using 5" squares. However, I followed a pattern by Pat...
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I used this strategy with 3 special needs girls. I have a stash of charm squares (5" squares) that I piled in the middle of the table, then I let them try different arrangements. I gave suggestions, showed them some ideas, and specified how many squares across and down, but tried to let them make...