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Old 06-13-2010, 06:19 PM
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Today's ad has 12 yds of 60" wide 'Roc-Lon" muslin (the bolt) for $24.99. Both bleached and unbleached. It sounds like it would be good for some backings, and also for making practice sandwiches. (I'm determined to improve my freemotion quilting!) Is this a good buy, and if so, would you suggest the bleached or unbleached? Thanks!
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Old 06-13-2010, 06:20 PM
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They carry different thickness/weights of it...without feeling/seeing it I don't know...
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Old 06-13-2010, 06:27 PM
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I agree with Amma, they have some AWESOME stuff there, and some cheaper stuff thats nearly cheesecloth.....
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Old 06-13-2010, 06:29 PM
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Roc Lon muslin is one of the better grades, I use the unbleached for backing, and usually pay $5 per yd for the 108 wide...so, a fair price. Does it have free delivery?
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Be sure to preshrink it before using it.

Even if it says "pre-shrunk" on the end of the bolt.
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Old 06-14-2010, 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by purplemem
Roc Lon muslin is one of the better grades, I use the unbleached for backing, and usually pay $5 per yd for the 108 wide...so, a fair price. Does it have free delivery?
According to the flyer, this is available in the stores!! I haven't bought it before so I was wondering the same thing, good buy or not?
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Old 06-14-2010, 08:26 AM
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It comes to $2.083 per yard. What is the regular price of the muslin? That's how I determine if something is a good buy or not.

I use Roc Lon muslin, both bleached and unbleached, in my quilts and have been very happy with it.
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Old 06-16-2010, 03:30 PM
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thanks for the information on the Roc Lon muslin

Originally Posted by LaurieE
It comes to $2.083 per yard. What is the regular price of the muslin? That's how I determine if something is a good buy or not.

I use Roc Lon muslin, both bleached and unbleached, in my quilts and have been very happy with it.
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I like the idea of buying a bolt to practice long arm quilting on. I might do that myself!
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