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hey everyone. :o)

i am going to try to make a simple quilt for my friend's birthday, and i was wondering if anyone knew of any places to get cheap(er) silky type fabrics. not silk necessarily, but smooth fabrics, shiney-like. does that make sense? i might try some thrift stores, but i dont know if i'll be able to find enough.

also, is there a trick for sewing the backs on? making the seams match or anything? my cloth always seems to slide out of place when i sew the backs on.

i've looked for quilting books (cause i dont have time for classes) but i can never really seem to find one that is simple enough and on my level. any suggestions there?

thanks guys. you rock. :o)