We had a church member pass away recently, and the family called me today, to go pick up her fabric she had. They knew we did the prayer quilts and hoped it would be suitable for that. It is mostly all double knit or jersey knit, I think that is what it is called, very slippery. I don't think it would be suitable for quilting, do you? We usually make them about the 45 inch width by 54 in length. If its not used for the quilts, does anyone have an idea what to make or do with these double knits?

Perhaps crochet rugs?

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by toogie 01 Jan 2015

I'd be afraid I would slip or trip, even if I used the non-slip under them.....

I had never made in the hoop stuffed toys so as a test pulled out some knit Jersey and made these for my sons little dog for Christmas. Worked out great. Designs were free from I think embroidery forum. Made in a 5x7 hoop.

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by toogie 01 Jan 2015

Very cute test designs!

Some of the fabrics may be used for ITH stuffies. It depends on the stretch.

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by toogie 01 Jan 2015

Maybe....

Make scarves, the knits work great! Kay

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by toogie 01 Jan 2015

I don't think this is the right kind of knit. This was used for ladies suits or mens Leisure suits, back when.-lol

great for pajama's & making tee's too

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by katydid 12 Dec 2014

good idea!

by toogie 01 Jan 2015

It is that thick kind of knit,we called double knit.

I gave all mine to sally Anne as i had no idea either hugs

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by toogie 29 Nov 2014

We just came back from a little vacation. The fabric will sit until after christmas so it should give others plenty time to help me come up with ideas.

Here are some ideas fro the Missouri Star Quilting Forum.
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by toogie 28 Nov 2014

I have't had a chance top look with the holidays and shopping, but I will. Thanks

We have several throws & one quilt my mom made out of double knit. Cut squares about 4-6 inches (your choice), put 2 together wrongs side together, hand sew 3 sides with a blanket stitch of yarn, stuff with a little bit of poly fill (she used old hose legs!) then sew up the other side. After you have all the little pillow sqs you need, arrange them how you like on a flat surface (bed or floor) & whip all the sqs together. If you know how, you can edge it all with a shell stitch or something. It is hand work, but the ladies can make them that don't have a machine. If you want a picture, I'll send you one.

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by toogie 30 Nov 2014

Thanks.. I sent you a pm

I think these slinky knits were created for clothing! They are drapey and flowy and hanging!HA! Have you seen t-shirt yarn that you make yourself? Maybe that is a way to use it. Crochet or braid strips for crafts or accents on something. It will be fun to see your pictures!

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by toogie 30 Nov 2014

Sure...lol

I think it would be great as bags, but be sure to line the bags because of the stretch. Perhaps you can use it in fabric bowls too. Let us know what you use it for.

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by toogie 30 Nov 2014

You may be on to something here, Karen, some quick simple totes.

I have seen on esty where they made rugs from the knit fabric. they look great.

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by toogie 30 Nov 2014

Are these the braided kind? I would probally trip on it and my BIL too...

My sweet mother-in-law made us a quilt out of her double knit fabric. It weighs a ton. She backed it with a piece of flannel and no batting. My fresh idea machine isn't working so well this morning, but I'll keep thinking of what you could use it for.

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by toogie 27 Nov 2014

I know its heavy, heavy without anything being done with it. I have a top, someone made me with double knit, but it has never been quilted. It is all about 2in squares. I would think it would be hard to quilt by the time the backing is on and it would be so heavy to use. When I get a chance I'll show you the top.

If it is a knit fabric not suitable at all for quilting, but having said that it might be usable as the centre instead of batting on a fleece type rag quilt that way you wouldn't have to worry about it stretching or if you know someone who sews clothes for charities they might like it.. Marian

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by toogie 27 Nov 2014

I guess I could make walker bags for the nursing home, I don't know.

I agree it would not be good for quilts. If it's polyester it wouldn't be cozy like cotton. Can you tell if it's polyester or cotton?
I was just thinking of making some rice heating pads and you could do that too if it's cotton.

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by toogie 27 Nov 2014

No, double knit is what we use to call it, is polyester. I call the other pieces jersey, and they too are polyester. It's a thinner knit but slinky or slippery.