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Vintage/thrifted sheets as fabric

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Swap Coordinator:sweetavalanche (contact)
Swap categories: Thrift Store  Fabric  Sewing 
Number of people in swap:24
Location:International
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:March 20, 2009
Date items must be sent by:April 17, 2009
Number of swap partners:3
Description:

I've been itching to make a quilt from vintage/thrifted sheets, like shown in this blog post or this one. Who wants to join me?

Of course, you can use vintage sheet fabric for lots of other projects too! How about these cute baskets or these awesome pillows or this cute skirt or this beautiful tablecloth? So many possibilities!!

In this swap, you'll have 3 partners. You'll take one sheet (twin size or larger), cut it into 4 equal pieces, send one piece to each of your partners and keep the last one for yourself. So when we're done, you'll have four different pieces to create with.

The specifics:

  • The sheet needs to be at least twin-sized (approximately 66 x 96 inches), so the pieces you send to your partners will be at least approximately 33x48 inches (about a yard of fabric). You can cut off the hems if you like.

  • Please only use FLAT sheets, as they will be in better condition than fitted ones.

  • You can use 100% cotton or a cotton/poly blend, but no flannel, jersey, satin, silk, etc.

  • Please only use sheets that are in good condition. Some fading and wear is to be expected, but carefully inspect the pieces you send out to make sure there are no holes, stains or very worn spots that would make them unusable.

  • The color/print is wide open (except no solid colors!), but obviously you should choose something you personally like! Let's try to stick to the 50's-60's-70's era. Check out the links above for some great examples. Please do not request specific prints or color schemes for yourself, since it will be impossible with multiple partners.

Participants:

  • This is international. I'm excited to see what cool linens there might be from around the world!

  • You must have at least a 4.8 rating. I will allow newbies, if you PM me ahead of time and have a filled-out profile.

  • I will angel if needed, but I sure hope it won't be!

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