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I have been gifted several boxes of mystery fabric for a project that I've been working on, long term. One of those fabrics is relatively heavy weight (like denim or slightly thicker) and textured with flowers. I wonder if anyone can identify what this fabric might have been used for. I know that it is at least 20 to 30 years old, so that may be a clue. It is also 100% cotton and white. I have at least one whole bolt of it; possibly more. The fabric is actually all white; my camera just didn't have enough light to give an accurate picture. Each flower is about 2.5" (6.5 cm) across. I would love to hear what you have to say!!
Thank you for your help!!
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sorry, I have material older then that and have never seen this material.
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like to see how you use it!
IF I have enough, I like the idea of making a bedspread. If not, then I'll probably dye it light green and make a handbag.
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It reminds me of those heavy type damask tablecloths that my Nanna used to have. Maybe it was used for tablecloths, or even Curtains! Love Chris
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This is so heavy that it would have to have some very sturdy rods to hold it up. But this would make a beautiful tablecloth or bedspread, now that I know what it is. :)
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Resembles matte lasse bed spreads. It is beautiful and would make a great bed set for a girl. Hugs. Nan
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You hit the nail on the head here! That is what it is. After looking at pictures, I verified. I had never heard that term before.
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Might be lovely as a bedspread. I might even do a jacket...it is lovely.
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Hmm, I hadn't thought of a bedspread, but I bet that would be awesome. Thank you!
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It is beautiful! I agree it would be beautiful as curtains and a bedspread. I think it would also make a lovely tote bag, place mats and coasters.
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Agreed on all accounts! Thank you!
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It looks very similar to the white bedspreads my mother had for years (long ago). They were very sturdy and withstood washing well. Does the bolt have washing instructions on it? That might give clues as to what to make with it. My mother dyed one of the spreads and it looked beautiful! If you decide to make totes out of it, I would consider using fabric dye.
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The bolts only had hand written notes on them, and the ink had faded. I was a little concerned about making totes, because I remember seeing something very similar to this being used in corsets way back when. Now that I know, I think I'll have some fun with it!
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It looks like the old chenille bedspreads but chenille wouldn't feel like denim so I'm stumped.
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I was too! :)
THATS THE FIRST THINK I THOUGHT OF . LUCY
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theduchess
10 Nov 2013
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Without actually feeling the fabric it's a tad hard to tell but it does resemble the bedspreads so popular in the 40' & 50's.
These were matelasse and in the early spring or early fall would also serve as a light blanket. Very beautiful and edges were either straight or done in scallops.I have 2 ,a light turquoise and a very light yellow.
Love them.
These were matelasse and in the early spring or early fall would also serve as a light blanket. Very beautiful and edges were either straight or done in scallops.I have 2 ,a light turquoise and a very light yellow.
Love them.
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Thank you! You have given the correct term to this fabric. I searched by image for matelasse and came up with a wide variety of similar fabrics. Yours is beautiful too!
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