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by suzettebritz 13 Jul 2010 ( edited Jul 14'10 18:09 )
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Very little time to plan - came across this site with map where to buy fabric: http://bkkquilt.wordpress.com/sampeng/

can't wait to see the cotton for applique. Do I buy silk or not? Not much of a sewer, but scared to miss out. ANY TIPS PLEASE! Will not have time to answer everyone, but will DEFINITELY read your responses before I go! Thanks for your help!

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by mops 13 Jul 2010
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No tips - I've got Thai silk when a friend went there and Chinese from a colleague of my daughter's who was sent to work there for a couple of months - beautiful, cheap, and me to scared to cut that material!!
Have a nice trip, enjoy the temperature - so much warmer than your winter. Have a happy birthday!
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by suzettebritz 13 Jul 2010
Thanks Martine - will do!
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by marthie 13 Jul 2010
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Just have a wonderful time and enjoy the trip. LOVIES
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by suzettebritz 14 Jul 2010
Dankie Marthie
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by haydebug 13 Jul 2010
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Have a safe and fun trip! Not sure how much silk to get, may be buy a little as a birthday gift to you! Happy birthday early!
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by suzettebritz 13 Jul 2010
Thank you! Enjoy your small children and horses! I don't know what to do with silk, therefore don't know if I should buy...
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by eleen 13 Jul 2010
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Enjoy.
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by suzettebritz 14 Jul 2010
Thanks
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by asterixsew 13 Jul 2010
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You could post some to yourself, something I regret not having done when in Japan
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by suzettebritz 14 Jul 2010
Will think of you when I do!
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by keeponsewing 13 Jul 2010
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Now what kind of silly questions is that? LOL Of COURSE you buy silk! You never know when you will need it. Wish I could fit in your suitcase, but you would have to pay extra. hehehhee... Have a safe trip and a wonderful time...Happy Birthday!
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by suzettebritz 14 Jul 2010
Will do Thanks! Want to buy lots of things we do not get in Botswana/South Africa or things that are much cheaper there, i.e 100% cotton, colored velcro, etc! Will buy silk, maybe someone will tell me what to do with it!
by keeponsewing 14 Jul 2010
Shantung is your heavier silk with nubby threads that runs through it. Very pretty. You can make purses from silk. It is easy to embroidery with and add beads to give it some extra bling. I'm sure you will be able to find something to do with it. If you get the thinner chiffon silk, they do make beautiful scarves too.have a safe and fun trip
by suzettebritz 14 Jul 2010
Thank you Terre! This is useful information!
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by kalinelson 14 Jul 2010
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I love the feel of silk....have a wonderful trip.
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by sewmom 14 Jul 2010
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Yes, if you find some you love! Sorry I don't have any silk buying tips.
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by suzettebritz 14 Jul 2010
OK Sewmom, but what do I do with it - except scarves? Sorry, by "tips", I mean tips where to buy what, i.e. pearls or what?
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by marthie 14 Jul 2010
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Baie geluk met jou verjaardag. Geniet die "trip"
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by suzettebritz 14 Jul 2010
Dankie Marthie!
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by rwalden 14 Jul 2010
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Have a wonderful trip and a wonderful birthday.