Bamboo batting?
10-17-2011, 07:10 AM
#12
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Not to self-promote or anything, but I did some research about bamboo batting and wrote an article:
http://www.seamstobeyouandme.com/wor...amboo-batting/
At the end of the article are links to other sites (my bibliography) and you can read more information there.
http://www.seamstobeyouandme.com/wor...amboo-batting/
At the end of the article are links to other sites (my bibliography) and you can read more information there.
10-17-2011, 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by MoanaWahine
I haven't used it yet.
As mentioned in the other thread, the feel of it in the store had me drawn right to it. As for all the concerns identified ... I think we can find equally as many (or more) re just about anything, if we go looking!
I'm still going to give it a try!
10-17-2011, 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Peckish
Not to self-promote or anything, but I did some research about bamboo batting and wrote an article:
http://www.seamstobeyouandme.com/wor...amboo-batting/
At the end of the article are links to other sites (my bibliography) and you can read more information there.
http://www.seamstobeyouandme.com/wor...amboo-batting/
At the end of the article are links to other sites (my bibliography) and you can read more information there.
10-17-2011, 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Kas
I wish they would quit calling it bamboo! It is no longer bamboo, but rayon made from bamboo cellulose. Ugh. Rayon, rayon, rayon. I am sure it is very soft.
10-17-2011, 02:52 PM
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I read some of the links and decided I wish I had not bought the bamboo batting I used recently.
I bought it because it was soft and because the shrinkage was less than cotton.
I was making a quilt out of drapery fabric and knew it would not shrink even one thread's worth.
On a related subject, they use bamboo for scaffolding in China and this past weekend I dug up every bit of it in my yard because twice I had speared myself with sprouts I had overlooked.
I think I have permanent scars on my shin and hand from the dang stuff...
Oh, any my dog digs it up and eats it.
:0
I bought it because it was soft and because the shrinkage was less than cotton.
I was making a quilt out of drapery fabric and knew it would not shrink even one thread's worth.
On a related subject, they use bamboo for scaffolding in China and this past weekend I dug up every bit of it in my yard because twice I had speared myself with sprouts I had overlooked.
I think I have permanent scars on my shin and hand from the dang stuff...
Oh, any my dog digs it up and eats it.
:0
10-17-2011, 05:37 PM
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I have used BAMBOO batting frequently and have found it a very beautiful batting to quilt and sew with.
As with anything new, I did check out different forums and chats about it and came to my own conclusion that for me, it is the batting I prefer most.
I buy either the 100% bamboo or 50% cotton/50% bamboo battings and they have sewn and washed up beautifully with minimal shrinkage. My first quilt with this batting is now 4yrs old and is washed regularly and it is holding up very well indeed.
Below is a link to add to the information for anyone interested. Good luck to anyone brave enough to try something new.
http://www.victoriantextiles.com.au/...o-batting-roll
As with anything new, I did check out different forums and chats about it and came to my own conclusion that for me, it is the batting I prefer most.
I buy either the 100% bamboo or 50% cotton/50% bamboo battings and they have sewn and washed up beautifully with minimal shrinkage. My first quilt with this batting is now 4yrs old and is washed regularly and it is holding up very well indeed.
Below is a link to add to the information for anyone interested. Good luck to anyone brave enough to try something new.
http://www.victoriantextiles.com.au/...o-batting-roll
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