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In my trying to make my sewing room tidier and putting all together in the one room. I have come across a large box of pure silk fabrics. They are all plain in colour and most of it is raw silk. Please do any of you have ideas of what to do with this great find? Thanks in advance
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emily16838
27 Dec 2011
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Yes ship it to me...LOL
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LOL! or me!
I think the postage might be high as I am in the UK, but thanks for the offer
My daughter lives in the UK. I'll send her right over. ;-) Just joking. What a wonderful find in your sewing room - I just find dust bunnies in mine.
Dust Bunnies? I have DUST ELEPHANTS.
dust elephants me too! LOL
They have taken over nearly all of the house at the moment.Glad to know that other people have a ample supply too.
i'LL COME FOR A VISIT...MY HUSBAND LOVES TO TRAVEL
OK, but its very wet at the moment
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You might want to try doing a crazy quilt with them. There's so many wonderful designs that piece the blocks right in the hoop. (Molly Mine is one site that comes to mind.) There's loads of others,too that I can't think of at the moment.
I've also seen some gorgeous scarves and table runners done in silk with touches of embroidery scattered here and there on them. Silk takes special handling, but the results can be stunning.
I've also seen some gorgeous scarves and table runners done in silk with touches of embroidery scattered here and there on them. Silk takes special handling, but the results can be stunning.
1 links:
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Molly Mine crazy quilt designs
www.mollymine.com
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I vote for these quilt!You can e0use any embroidery designs or just use the pieces plain. Beautiful.Also great for eye glass holders or small chain purses..
I second that vote. :D
Diane
Diane
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blueeyedblonde
27 Dec 2011
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What an awesome find. Must be a special xmas suprise. Good luck with deciding what to do with them.
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you can paint some wonderful scarves!!!
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Its too small for scarves, unless its patchwork scarves
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If your pieces are small how about eye masks for sleeping or jewelery pouches for those special pieces.
Just an idea
hugs
Michelle
Just an idea
hugs
Michelle
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dlonnahawkins
27 Dec 2011
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Oh my - a beautiful elegant quilt top! - that would be some work, but I bet it would make a beauty.
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I have a great idea send it to me Yummy fabric. LOL
I would make purse tote eyeglass cases. Also you can have fun dyeing silk with jacquard dyes.
Oh my so many ideas.
I would make purse tote eyeglass cases. Also you can have fun dyeing silk with jacquard dyes.
Oh my so many ideas.
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theduchess
27 Dec 2011
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here is a great use for the silk pieces.You can buy the clasp at specialty quilt shops or sometime Michael's.
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theduchess
27 Dec 2011
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My neighbor is suggesting an a-line evening skirt. That would be a show stopper.
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I agree with sewdeb. Crazy quilt with lots of old fashion lace & fancy stitches would beautiful/Lillian
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I agree with the crazy quilt ideas. Sound like you gave yourself a wonderful Christmas present! If you still can't decide, I'll share with the others that one some. lol
Hugs and enjoy your find!
Hugs and enjoy your find!
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shirlener88
28 Dec 2011
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Sound yummy - hope you got plenty of idea's - I know that I would use them on all sorts of in the hoop projects - tree or wreath - that sort of thing - but a crazy patch quilt would be so much fun and lovely, too.
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They would make a beautiful Crazy Quilt and embellish with embroidery and trims.
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Caroline I agree tiwht emily16838 - you can send a few meters to me here in South Africa. Enjoy the sewing.
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I guess I would have to ask if you know how to work with and are you comfortable sewing with silk! If it is the kind that can be washed than you have a lot more opportunuties. Dry cleaning or using wss may not be part of the plan. If I had a stash that was enough; I would make a collage quilt. Crazy is great too, however not my favorite! I have a collection of oriental prints, too bad they can't get togther, do some fabulous dresdan fans, even go so far as to add velvet to the mix! What ever you do with it! Have Fun! christine Live Laugh Download Stitch! I would definelty use a muslin backing and cotton stabilizer for embroidery and quilting!
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I suggest you make yourself some silk pajamas.
They are sooo.. comfy!
Lucky find!
Hugs Bev
They are sooo.. comfy!
Lucky find!
Hugs Bev
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anitapatch
29 Dec 2011
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You can make cusions in patchwork. You have to iron on vliseline (stabilizer) on the wrong side. Then it is easy to work with
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Well, I've read all those great ideas and I like them but Me???? I'd make a quilt, cutting just plain squares from the silk, maybe 6" squares, then I'd assemble them in a way that brought out the colours best and stitch them together with a black sashing, providing one of the silk colours isn't black. That way I think they'd look like jewels on a black background. This combination would make a superb and very elegant bed quilt and you'd get to see the beauty every time you went into your bedroom. I wouldn't even attempt to embroider the squares but I'd just depend on the beauty of the fabric.
AlmaG.
AlmaG.
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lovely idea!
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justonlyme
29 Dec 2011
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I would make a quilt. Probably a crazy quilt. But with a large box, you probably have enough to do several quilts!!! Since silk has such a brilliant color, it would be very striking to use in embroidery machine applique. Also, I have been told that silk pillow cases help keep your hair from getting so messed up during sleep, so perhaps a few pillow cases. Sounds like you are surrounded in luxury. If all else fails, put them up here for sale or to share; I bet you would get lots of takers. :) Enjoy your find!!!
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keepintouch60
29 Dec 2011
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Why not try to make some homemade flowers?
These are quite cheap for the moment
These are quite cheap for the moment
8 links:
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http://www.astitchahalf.com/3d-silk-roses.html
www.astitchahalf.com
[2]
http://www.astitchahalf.com/panache-evening-bag-03.html
www.astitchahalf.com
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http://www.astitchahalf.com/3d-silk-anemone-september-charm.html
www.astitchahalf.com
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http://www.astitchahalf.com/3d-silk-sunflower.html
www.astitchahalf.com
[5]
http://www.astitchahalf.com/3d-anemone-de-caen.html
www.astitchahalf.com
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susiesembroidery
29 Dec 2011
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What an awsome find. Lucky You. Use them wisely and you will have years of happines with lovely material. Hope u enjoy making your precious garments/bedding, etc. Lovies.
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I am going to have a go at silk painting over the holidays. You have a lot of ideas here . hope you let us know what you make. hugs Pam.
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sewfrenzie
30 Dec 2011
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I think a crazy quilt would be beautiful made from silk if you quilt. Good luck deciding on youer projects, sounds like you have enough for several. And have fun doing them.
:D
Diane
:D
Diane