the best muslin to use
#3
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I fully don't understand the concept of what in muslin determines its a muslin. When I have looked at them, some are so thin, that it's no wonder that they are cheaper. So when I want a muslin look or am doing embroidery, I go for a premium solid. My favorite are Northcott solids. Extra thread count on one direction and wonderful feel.
#4
I have the same problem with finding muslin that I like for piecing. Once washed most that I have bought are transparent. Actually yesterday I was at JoAnn's and was looking for a solid black. Left there with nothing. I don't like fabrics that when held up to the light seem like gauze (perhaps I'm exaggerating), but you know what I mean. I saw no quality Kona or Moda.
#6
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Location: east kilbride Scotland
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Lol.muslin in the UK is a fine gauzy fabric, what you gals call muslin, we term calico. Muslin used to be used as liners for baby nappies, when we used terry nappies. It's also used to strain preserved fruits, as a cloth for removing make up, wrapping cheese in when you make it. Amazing how the terminology is different in our two countries.
#7
Lol.muslin in the UK is a fine gauzy fabric, what you gals call muslin, we term calico. Muslin used to be used as liners for baby nappies, when we used terry nappies. It's also used to strain preserved fruits, as a cloth for removing make up, wrapping cheese in when you make it. Amazing how the terminology is different in our two countries.
#8
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Location: Michigan
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Southern Belle is a very fine quality muslin brand. It comes in natural and bleached (white). Google it to find sellers. RocLon is another common brand, however, they manufacture many different versions with different thread counts, widths & finishes, so if you are not familiar with the specifics, it's best to buy in person so you can see what you are getting.
#9
Southern Belle is a very fine quality muslin brand. It comes in natural and bleached (white). Google it to find sellers. RocLon is another common brand, however, they manufacture many different versions with different thread counts, widths & finishes, so if you are not familiar with the specifics, it's best to buy in person so you can see what you are getting.
I also like the Legacy and the Robert Kaufmann brands of premium muslin.
#10
I have the same problem with finding muslin that I like for piecing. Once washed most that I have bought are transparent. Actually yesterday I was at JoAnn's and was looking for a solid black. Left there with nothing. I don't like fabrics that when held up to the light seem like gauze (perhaps I'm exaggerating), but you know what I mean. I saw no quality Kona or Moda.
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