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BotanicalBath
True Blue Farmgirl
1014 Posts
Elizabeth
Ohio
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 Posted - Sep 05 2007 : 1:33:01 PM
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Jess, Bev, Nash, Georgann & Kathie too Email me your Snail mail addy.... I just want to cut and paste. watch your box~
Nash, I think that has to be my favorite one yet. I have a think for Blue & white.
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BotanicalBath@peoplepc.com www.Botanical-Bath.com www.BotanicalBath.etsy.com http://botanicalbath.blogspot.com/
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BotanicalBath
True Blue Farmgirl
1014 Posts
Elizabeth
Ohio
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2007 : 1:46:59 PM
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Jess, I've used my magnifying glass on the picture of the fabric you posted. It looks like a form of Matelasse which is woven to give a relief pattern. It is usually found in bedspreads and coverlets.
Can you spread the design with your hands and have it flatten out or is truly a raised pattern? Just wondering, if it can be spread out and flatten then it can be ironed to show the true look.
Here's a closeup of a Matelasse.
Generally it's a cotton or cotton/rayon/acetate kind of blend. I have a few of them. They can be heavy weight to lightweight.
So is this describing it at all?? With it being white and the reflection it's hard to tell for sure..
It's pretty  So whatcha going to do with it?
Oh, your aprons are too cute...your Fairies must be laying in the floor gasping for air at this point wishing they'd never signed that contract   
Stephanie
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2007 : 1:49:22 PM
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Hey E-,
Snag the witch graphic if you want to use it
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2007 : 2:18:54 PM
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nope, not it steph..I know about the matelasse...i took several different photos and they just dont work...hmmm...what to do. If I iron it it will only crunch it down! oh and that is a good witch graphic!
I do not have a clue what i am going to do with it...I have 3 3/8 yrds of it..I was thinking renfaire for kids!...but not sure it is an awfully nice piece of material from some fancy store |
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2007 : 2:47:23 PM
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Jess,
The fabric would make some awesome Shawls...would be cozy comfie
Stephanie
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2007 : 3:19:40 PM
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| no, i dont think so , it is kinda hard and crunchy...weird descript, huh? i do not know what to do with it as i do not know what it is! |
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nashbabe
True Blue Farmgirl
687 Posts
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Posted - Sep 05 2007 : 4:37:07 PM
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If you like blue and white, E, you're definitely turning Swedish. ;-)
Crunchy crafty goodness and psychoses...;-)http://nashbabe.blogspot.com |
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2007 : 4:38:00 PM
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Ok now..this is a strange fiber...hard and crunchy..mmmmmmh...is it dryrotted?...LOL....have you pulled on it to see if it's still strong? Very odd sounding but very pretty.
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Originally posted by smoothiejuice
no, i dont think so , it is kinda hard and crunchy...weird descript, huh? i do not know what to do with it as i do not know what it is!
Stephanie
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2007 : 4:44:24 PM
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| no, it is not rotten...just kind of not soft and supple you know! |
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Aunt George
True Blue Farmgirl
1476 Posts
Georgann
Midlothian
VA
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2007 : 5:21:00 PM
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Crunchy is good I'm editing pics of my finished collage apron..will be posting soon!!
Stephanie
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2007 : 6:04:04 PM
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Collage Apron Finished!!! Many pictures so hold on..LOL
Apron Fullview
Spiders are stitched in the spiderweb flounce.
Apron Surface Stitching is all over the Batik fabric
Pocket view
Side - Ribbon Streamers - both sides
The Witch
The Apron Ties with Streamers
Closeup of streamers
Stephanie
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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BotanicalBath
True Blue Farmgirl
1014 Posts
Elizabeth
Ohio
1014 Posts |
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Aunt George
True Blue Farmgirl
1476 Posts
Georgann
Midlothian
VA
1476 Posts |
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BotanicalBath
True Blue Farmgirl
1014 Posts
Elizabeth
Ohio
1014 Posts |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2007 : 6:11:32 PM
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| that is so weird..i have literally bioxes and boxes of vintage patterns and i recognize almost all of those! I have some even older than those shown! |
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BotanicalBath
True Blue Farmgirl
1014 Posts
Elizabeth
Ohio
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9704 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9704 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2007 : 6:17:25 PM
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nashbabe,
what a great job on the apron. I second Sharon's comment. that's gorgeous the color is really pretty.
"The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof and all that dwell therein."
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2007 : 6:20:02 PM
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Georgann! Got the fabric today! It is perfect...of course you knew I'd love it. I cut it into 2 pieces then hemmed all around for curtains in my bedroom. Took me all evening....because all hems done by hand.
Now I have new bedroom curtains! thanks!
Posting and sewing all the day long...la la la
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BotanicalBath
True Blue Farmgirl
1014 Posts
Elizabeth
Ohio
1014 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2007 : 6:20:42 PM
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Hey, just an FYI, Target has the colored tea towels on clearance. $4 for 6
I was there getting some cheap clearance shirts for Peanut.... since he is 3 1/2 and goobers paint and everything else on them at school. Cute stuff... dirt cheap!
E-
BotanicalBath@peoplepc.com www.Botanical-Bath.com www.BotanicalBath.etsy.com http://botanicalbath.blogspot.com/
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2007 : 6:22:10 PM
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Thanks Georgann & E- I'll look up the site for the best price on the seam tapes..They come in rolls of 100 yards and oooudles (a new word) of colors.
I have bags that I've crocheted with them...love the stuff! They can be easily overdyed also.
Jess,
Save all those vintage patterns..will be good "retirement" money one day!! I started collecting the patterns about 10 years ago and it's unbelievable how much they have appreciated.
Stephanie
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9704 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9704 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2007 : 6:25:03 PM
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E,
those patterns are so cool looking. You find the most awesome patterns.
"The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof and all that dwell therein."
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BotanicalBath
True Blue Farmgirl
1014 Posts
Elizabeth
Ohio
1014 Posts |
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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl
1975 Posts
Sharon
CA
USA
1975 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2007 : 6:28:28 PM
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I have bought several vintage apron patterns on Ebay, and yes, they are really pricey at times. The ones that I bought weren't that pricey. This is the apron pattern that I used for making my neighbor's apron. I found a seller selling it on Ebay. I really like the center bottom of the apron. Like I mentioned before, I couldn't figure it out before getting the pattern and reading the instructions. The website shows the pattern for $42.00.
www.countrynmore.com
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Edited by - countrynmore on Sep 05 2007 6:31:51 PM |
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