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Oh, oh! I feel badly that I steered you to fabric.com for the minkee, Poly.
I didn't know it wasn't the real deal! Something else to consider if you are going to use minkee & batting Leslie is that the quilt may end up being too heavy for your mom. Can you stand one more piece of advise about this quilt LOL! I think the purpose of the quilt is two fold, right? To keep her warm & to feel snuggly while she is going thru treatment. I think I would just try draping your quilt top over the batting & then over the minkee to see if it is too heavy. My friend made her MIL a lap quilt & backed it with minkee, but didn't use any batting, so it just felt snuggly & comforting. YMMV - I hate to give you another thing to think about! Pauline Northern California "Polly Esther" wrote in message ... No, Leslie, I don't. That's why I was growling about generic substitutes. The stuff I found at fabric.com is nice but so is potato soup. Just not what I was looking for. Real Minkee has a gentle feel no matter which way you glide your hand over it; the double-faced minky I bought is kind of rough against grain. Not, of course, like a cat's tongue but still not the comfort of Minkee. IMHO. Polly "Leslie & The Furbabies in MO." asked Great idea, Polly! Thanks! Now, do you have a cheap source (yardage and shipping) for Minkee? "Polly Esther" wrote If you are going to make satin pillowcases, you might want to try Super Satin. I found it at www.chenilleplace.com and it's only $ 4.95 per yard. My mom used to love her satin pillowcases but the kind she used (decades ago) needed to be handwashed and ironed. I've used the Super Satin for backing little minkee throws for babies and it is just very, very nice. Polly "Louise and Ray Denny" wrote in message ... I second that suggestion. The two women that I have given satin pillow cases to later told me that the pillow cases were very helpful. |
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Oh, Pauline, good thought! I don't want her hurting or uncomfortable from
the weight! I'll check that carefully before I make a final decision on the layers. I gotta brag here- man, did I get lucky! Mom dresses nicely- not expensively or anything- but very nice even just around the house. She owns ONE pair of jeans that she wears when she goes fishing with dad (seldom). She doesn't own a pair of sweats or anything like that. I keep hearing that with the chemo she will feel cold and that her skin will be sensitive. So..... this afternoon I went to my fave clothing store- they had their winter clearance sale with 80% off. Then today was another additional 40% off and my military ID got me another 15% off! I bought her 5 velour tops and matching pants- the set- marked from originally $66 each set and with all the discounts they cost me a whopping $4.08 for each *set*! And another two velour sets that are nice enough to wear to church or any place for a little bit more for those sets. Then I found some darling warm socks in silly patterns with hearts and dots and stripes, etc. and got 8 pairs of those and three slinky, soft microfiber long sleeved V-necked pullovers (with a little soft lace at the neckline and cuff area but where it won't be next to her skin) that are intended to be used like you'd wear long johns under your clothing. All told I got her an almost complete wardrobe of soft, snuggly, warm clothing for about $80- seven tops and pants, 8 pairs of socks and the three pullovers. I'm THRILLED!!!!! Leslie- heavyweight-division shopper, Missy & The Furbabies in MO. "Pauline" wrote in message . .. Oh, oh! I feel badly that I steered you to fabric.com for the minkee, Poly. I didn't know it wasn't the real deal! Something else to consider if you are going to use minkee & batting Leslie is that the quilt may end up being too heavy for your mom. Can you stand one more piece of advise about this quilt LOL! I think the purpose of the quilt is two fold, right? To keep her warm & to feel snuggly while she is going thru treatment. I think I would just try draping your quilt top over the batting & then over the minkee to see if it is too heavy. My friend made her MIL a lap quilt & backed it with minkee, but didn't use any batting, so it just felt snuggly & comforting. YMMV - I hate to give you another thing to think about! Pauline Northern California "Polly Esther" wrote in message ... No, Leslie, I don't. That's why I was growling about generic substitutes. The stuff I found at fabric.com is nice but so is potato soup. Just not what I was looking for. Real Minkee has a gentle feel no matter which way you glide your hand over it; the double-faced minky I bought is kind of rough against grain. Not, of course, like a cat's tongue but still not the comfort of Minkee. IMHO. Polly "Leslie & The Furbabies in MO." asked Great idea, Polly! Thanks! Now, do you have a cheap source (yardage and shipping) for Minkee? "Polly Esther" wrote If you are going to make satin pillowcases, you might want to try Super Satin. I found it at www.chenilleplace.com and it's only $ 4.95 per yard. My mom used to love her satin pillowcases but the kind she used (decades ago) needed to be handwashed and ironed. I've used the Super Satin for backing little minkee throws for babies and it is just very, very nice. Polly "Louise and Ray Denny" wrote in message ... I second that suggestion. The two women that I have given satin pillow cases to later told me that the pillow cases were very helpful. |
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That's definitely black belt shopping Leslie! I bow to the master! I hope
your mom loves them! -- Kathyl (KJ) remove "nospam" before mchsi http://community.webshots.com/user/kathylquiltz "Leslie & The Furbabies in MO." wrote in message ... Oh, Pauline, good thought! I don't want her hurting or uncomfortable from the weight! I'll check that carefully before I make a final decision on the layers. I gotta brag here- man, did I get lucky! Mom dresses nicely- not expensively or anything- but very nice even just around the house. She owns ONE pair of jeans that she wears when she goes fishing with dad (seldom). She doesn't own a pair of sweats or anything like that. I keep hearing that with the chemo she will feel cold and that her skin will be sensitive. So..... this afternoon I went to my fave clothing store- they had their winter clearance sale with 80% off. Then today was another additional 40% off and my military ID got me another 15% off! I bought her 5 velour tops and matching pants- the set- marked from originally $66 each set and with all the discounts they cost me a whopping $4.08 for each *set*! And another two velour sets that are nice enough to wear to church or any place for a little bit more for those sets. Then I found some darling warm socks in silly patterns with hearts and dots and stripes, etc. and got 8 pairs of those and three slinky, soft microfiber long sleeved V-necked pullovers (with a little soft lace at the neckline and cuff area but where it won't be next to her skin) that are intended to be used like you'd wear long johns under your clothing. All told I got her an almost complete wardrobe of soft, snuggly, warm clothing for about $80- seven tops and pants, 8 pairs of socks and the three pullovers. I'm THRILLED!!!!! Leslie- heavyweight-division shopper, Missy & The Furbabies in MO. "Pauline" wrote in message . .. Oh, oh! I feel badly that I steered you to fabric.com for the minkee, Poly. I didn't know it wasn't the real deal! Something else to consider if you are going to use minkee & batting Leslie is that the quilt may end up being too heavy for your mom. Can you stand one more piece of advise about this quilt LOL! I think the purpose of the quilt is two fold, right? To keep her warm & to feel snuggly while she is going thru treatment. I think I would just try draping your quilt top over the batting & then over the minkee to see if it is too heavy. My friend made her MIL a lap quilt & backed it with minkee, but didn't use any batting, so it just felt snuggly & comforting. YMMV - I hate to give you another thing to think about! Pauline Northern California "Polly Esther" wrote in message ... No, Leslie, I don't. That's why I was growling about generic substitutes. The stuff I found at fabric.com is nice but so is potato soup. Just not what I was looking for. Real Minkee has a gentle feel no matter which way you glide your hand over it; the double-faced minky I bought is kind of rough against grain. Not, of course, like a cat's tongue but still not the comfort of Minkee. IMHO. Polly "Leslie & The Furbabies in MO." asked Great idea, Polly! Thanks! Now, do you have a cheap source (yardage and shipping) for Minkee? "Polly Esther" wrote If you are going to make satin pillowcases, you might want to try Super Satin. I found it at www.chenilleplace.com and it's only $ 4.95 per yard. My mom used to love her satin pillowcases but the kind she used (decades ago) needed to be handwashed and ironed. I've used the Super Satin for backing little minkee throws for babies and it is just very, very nice. Polly "Louise and Ray Denny" wrote in message ... I second that suggestion. The two women that I have given satin pillow cases to later told me that the pillow cases were very helpful. |
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On Jan 19, 10:17*pm, "Leslie & The Furbabies in MO."
wrote: Oh, Pauline, good thought! *I don't want her hurting or uncomfortable from the weight! *I'll check that carefully before I make a final decision on the layers. I gotta brag here- man, did I get lucky! *Mom dresses nicely- not expensively or anything- but very nice even just around the house. *She owns ONE pair of jeans that she wears when she goes fishing with dad (seldom). She doesn't own a pair of sweats or anything like that. *I keep hearing that with the chemo she will feel cold and that her skin will be sensitive. So..... this afternoon I went to my fave clothing store- they had their winter clearance sale with 80% off. *Then today was another additional 40% off and my military ID got me another 15% off! *I bought her 5 velour tops and matching pants- the set- marked from originally $66 each set and with all the discounts they cost me a whopping $4.08 for each *set*! *And another two velour sets that are nice enough to wear to church or any place for a little bit more for those sets. *Then I found some darling warm socks in silly patterns with hearts and dots and stripes, etc. and got 8 pairs of those and three slinky, soft microfiber long sleeved V-necked pullovers (with a little soft lace at the neckline and cuff area but where it won't be next to her skin) that are intended to be used like you'd wear long johns under your clothing. *All told I got her an almost complete wardrobe of soft, snuggly, warm clothing for about $80- seven tops and pants, 8 pairs of socks and the three pullovers. *I'm THRILLED!!!!! Leslie- heavyweight-division shopper, Missy & The Furbabies in MO. "Pauline" wrote in message . .. Oh, oh! *I feel badly that I steered you to fabric.com for the minkee, Poly. I didn't know it wasn't the real deal! Something else to consider if you are going to use minkee & batting Leslie is that the quilt may end up being too heavy for your mom. *Can you stand one more piece of advise about this quilt LOL! *I think the purpose of the quilt is two fold, right? *To keep her warm & to feel snuggly while she is going thru treatment. *I think I would just try draping your quilt top over the batting & then over the minkee to see if it is too heavy. *My friend made her MIL a lap quilt & backed it with minkee, but didn't use any batting, so it just felt snuggly & comforting. *YMMV - I hate to give you another thing to think about! Pauline Northern California "Polly Esther" wrote in message ... No, Leslie, I don't. *That's why I was growling about generic substitutes. The stuff I found at fabric.com is nice but so is potato soup. *Just not what I was looking for. *Real Minkee has a gentle feel no matter which way you glide your hand over it; the double-faced minky I bought is kind of rough against grain. *Not, of course, like a cat's tongue but still not the comfort of Minkee. *IMHO. *Polly "Leslie & The Furbabies in MO." asked Great idea, Polly! *Thanks! *Now, do you have a cheap source (yardage and shipping) for Minkee? "Polly Esther" wrote If you are going to make satin pillowcases, you might want to try Super Satin. *I found it atwww.chenilleplace.comand it's only $ 4.95 per yard. My mom used to love her satin pillowcases but the kind she used (decades ago) needed to be handwashed and ironed. *I've used the Super Satin for backing little minkee throws for babies and it is just very, very nice. Polly "Louise and Ray Denny" wrote in message ... I second that suggestion. *The two women that I have given satin pillow cases to later told me that the pillow cases were very helpful.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Another thing Leslie - you can make a shawl - a little bigger than normal - out of fleece - I just stitched on a couple of big pockets (only sewing involved) to hold kleenex, candies or whatever. Just having something that cozy wrapped around their shoulders helps to keep them warm too. Sharon (N.B.) |
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Aha! I ordered an extra yard of Minkee for the backing, so I can do that!
Thanks! I sure appreciate all these tips! Leslie, Missy & The Furbabies in MO. - Show quoted text - Another thing Leslie - you can make a shawl - a little bigger than normal - out of fleece - I just stitched on a couple of big pockets (only sewing involved) to hold kleenex, candies or whatever. Just having something that cozy wrapped around their shoulders helps to keep them warm too. Sharon (N.B.) |
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No problem, Pauline. The minky has a beautiful soft nap on both sides and
I am binding it with satin blanket binding. It's making very special blankets that I'm sure will snuggle some sweet wee babies very gently. The minky is yummy but I just thought that if Leslie wanted to make a pillowcase or two that she would want to use the very kindest one possible and that would be Minkee. "Pauline" wrote, in part Oh, oh! I feel badly that I steered you to fabric.com for the minkee, Poly. I didn't know it wasn't the real deal! |
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That is so very wonderful Leslie. Good for you for the idea; and the
'angels' that gave you so much discount - just at the moment you needed it. .. In message , Leslie & The Furbabies in MO. writes Oh, Pauline, good thought! I don't want her hurting or uncomfortable from the weight! I'll check that carefully before I make a final decision on the layers. I gotta brag here- man, did I get lucky! Mom dresses nicely- not expensively or anything- but very nice even just around the house. She owns ONE pair of jeans that she wears when she goes fishing with dad (seldom). She doesn't own a pair of sweats or anything like that. I keep hearing that with the chemo she will feel cold and that her skin will be sensitive. So..... this afternoon I went to my fave clothing store- they had their winter clearance sale with 80% off. Then today was another additional 40% off and my military ID got me another 15% off! I bought her 5 velour tops and matching pants- the set- marked from originally $66 each set and with all the discounts they cost me a whopping $4.08 for each *set*! And another two velour sets that are nice enough to wear to church or any place for a little bit more for those sets. Then I found some darling warm socks in silly patterns with hearts and dots and stripes, etc. and got 8 pairs of those and three slinky, soft microfiber long sleeved V-necked pullovers (with a little soft lace at the neckline and cuff area but where it won't be next to her skin) that are intended to be used like you'd wear long johns under your clothing. All told I got her an almost complete wardrobe of soft, snuggly, warm clothing for about $80- seven tops and pants, 8 pairs of socks and the three pullovers. I'm THRILLED!!!!! Leslie- heavyweight-division shopper, Missy & The Furbabies in MO. -- Best Regards pat on the hill |
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On Jan 19, 10:17*pm, "Leslie & The Furbabies in MO."
wrote: Oh, Pauline, good thought! *I don't want her hurting or uncomfortable from the weight! *I'll check that carefully before I make a final decision on the layers. I gotta brag here- man, did I get lucky! *Mom dresses nicely- not expensively or anything- but very nice even just around the house. *She owns ONE pair of jeans that she wears when she goes fishing with dad (seldom). She doesn't own a pair of sweats or anything like that. *I keep hearing that with the chemo she will feel cold and that her skin will be sensitive. So..... this afternoon I went to my fave clothing store- they had their winter clearance sale with 80% off. *Then today was another additional 40% off and my military ID got me another 15% off! *I bought her 5 velour tops and matching pants- the set- marked from originally $66 each set and with all the discounts they cost me a whopping $4.08 for each *set*! *And another two velour sets that are nice enough to wear to church or any place for a little bit more for those sets. *Then I found some darling warm socks in silly patterns with hearts and dots and stripes, etc. and got 8 pairs of those and three slinky, soft microfiber long sleeved V-necked pullovers (with a little soft lace at the neckline and cuff area but where it won't be next to her skin) that are intended to be used like you'd wear long johns under your clothing. *All told I got her an almost complete wardrobe of soft, snuggly, warm clothing for about $80- seven tops and pants, 8 pairs of socks and the three pullovers. *I'm THRILLED!!!!! Leslie- heavyweight-division shopper, Missy & The Furbabies in MO. "Pauline" wrote in message . .. Oh, oh! *I feel badly that I steered you to fabric.com for the minkee, Poly. I didn't know it wasn't the real deal! Something else to consider if you are going to use minkee & batting Leslie is that the quilt may end up being too heavy for your mom. *Can you stand one more piece of advise about this quilt LOL! *I think the purpose of the quilt is two fold, right? *To keep her warm & to feel snuggly while she is going thru treatment. *I think I would just try draping your quilt top over the batting & then over the minkee to see if it is too heavy. *My friend made her MIL a lap quilt & backed it with minkee, but didn't use any batting, so it just felt snuggly & comforting. *YMMV - I hate to give you another thing to think about! Pauline Northern California "Polly Esther" wrote in message ... No, Leslie, I don't. *That's why I was growling about generic substitutes. The stuff I found at fabric.com is nice but so is potato soup. *Just not what I was looking for. *Real Minkee has a gentle feel no matter which way you glide your hand over it; the double-faced minky I bought is kind of rough against grain. *Not, of course, like a cat's tongue but still not the comfort of Minkee. *IMHO. *Polly "Leslie & The Furbabies in MO." asked Great idea, Polly! *Thanks! *Now, do you have a cheap source (yardage and shipping) for Minkee? "Polly Esther" wrote If you are going to make satin pillowcases, you might want to try Super Satin. *I found it atwww.chenilleplace.comand it's only $ 4.95 per yard. My mom used to love her satin pillowcases but the kind she used (decades ago) needed to be handwashed and ironed. *I've used the Super Satin for backing little minkee throws for babies and it is just very, very nice. Polly "Louise and Ray Denny" wrote in message ... I second that suggestion. *The two women that I have given satin pillow cases to later told me that the pillow cases were very helpful.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Leslie - if you go to this site, you'll see some really comfy hats - my sisters loved this style with a cute pin attached. Go to http://www.hancockfabrics.com/jump.j...emType=CONTENT Sharon (N.B.) |
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