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I've worked my fanny off the last two days trying to finish a Valentine's Day rag quilt in plenty of time to list it. Ultra-fancy, with ribbons, lace, buttons, rick-rack, etc. I was sooo proud of it!
In order to start the ragging, I washed it (gentle cycle), and went to put it in the dryer, when I saw that 90% of my buttons were laying in the bottom of the washing machine! What the ?!?
I cut the few remaining buttons off, and dried it without them. I was afraid there would be little holes were the buttons were tied on (wool yarn), but it looks like they closed up. Whew.
Oh well ... on the good side, I'm glad the buttons came off BEFORE I sold it! That would be sooo embarrassing!
Here's a couple of quick pics. It was so much prettier with the buttons. Heart buttons, stars, teddy bears, bows, triangles, etc. The buttons were rather large, though -- about 1" average. The size of them probably allowed the washing machine to "grab" them. I don't think I'll attempt to sew them back on.
I'll make a matching pillow (after double-checking that there are no holes where the yarn was), and list 'em as a set in the next few days.
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Sorry, couldn't pass up the "red" part...
That is a very pretty rag quilt. And you have clearly put a lot of time into it! To me it looks fine without buttons. Your buyer will not miss what they didn't know existed!
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Ooooh! I love it!
Are you going to make a regular stuffed pillow or a pillow case to store the rag quilt in?
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That's what happens when you don't feed the buggers! They just munch whatever they can get a hold of!
</attempt at humor>
Cheers
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So, did your wool yarn disintegrate with agitation? Maybe not enough 'tensile' strength (as in, will it pull apart/break if you pull hard on a piece?). That would be my guess.
IF you want the buttons on it, I'd reattach 'em with sturdy cotton crochet thread... or a different yarn.
By the way...it's really cute! Good idea to use lace and stuff on the squares!
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The quilt is absolutely charming! The trims and ribbon really add to it! I agree with Elaine, the button will not be missed though they were a cute idea.
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Sorry, couldn't pass up the "red" part... LOL! I was definitely "seeing red" after finding 50+/- buttons in the washer!
That is a very pretty rag quilt. And you have clearly put a lot of time into it! To me it looks fine without buttons. Your buyer will not miss what they didn't know existed! Thanks! Yep, I worked on it for two solid days (already had the squares cut). Sewing the ribbons on was easy, but rick-rack ... ugh!
Are you going to make a regular stuffed pillow or a pillow case to store the rag quilt in? I'll probably make a regular stuffed pillow. Hadn't thought about making a pillow case ... hmmm ...
That's what happens when you don't feed the buggers! They just munch whatever they can get a hold of! LOL! It already gets a steady diet of socks, so I didn't figure it would be hungry!
So, did your wool yarn disintegrate with agitation? Maybe not enough 'tensile' strength (as in, will it pull apart/break if you pull hard on a piece?). That would be my guess. I tied the knots so tight that my fingers are sore today, and didn't have any yarn to break, but I bet DH could break it. His hand muscles are really built up from his job; in fact, he wears a size 14 ring. I guess my washing machine is strong as well as hungry!
IF you want the buttons on it, I'd reattach 'em with sturdy cotton crochet thread... or a different yarn. Thanks for the suggestion! I'll see what's at the store when we go out later.
The quilt is absolutely charming! The trims and ribbon really add to it! I agree with Elaine, the button will not be missed though they were a cute idea. Aww, thanks, Tanya! BTW, how are things going with the house?
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It already gets a steady diet of socks, so I didn't figure it would be hungry! It's your DRYER that eats your socks! How do I know this? I once experimented by pulling all the lint off the filter and putting the pieces back together. Sure enough... they made a sock! (sometimes, two!)
Cheers
It's late, I know...
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Originally Posted by FiberGuy It's your DRYER that eats your socks! How do I know this? I once experimented by pulling all the lint off the filter and putting the pieces back together. Sure enough... they made a sock! (sometimes, two!)
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It's late, I know... Oh, then that explains why some socks have a different colored layer inside than on the outside!

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Oooooopps! No, the different colors in socks would have to explain the layers of color in the lint filter???
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Now you've got me cornfused....
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LOL!