Polyester Knit
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Austin, Texas
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I have several polyester quilts that my MIL made back in the '70s. They are very colorful and warm. And in 1,000 years from now when some archeologist digs them up, they will have survived and look the same as they do today.
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I personally love ply knit quilts, I have one from years ago. Mine is more tied than quilted. My son has my other one that he grew up with, he is married and his kids are enjoying it. It has had much use and the binding needs to be replaced (I will be glad to do it if I can get it away from them), but still good as new and so warm. I had got some knit last year, I plan to make some lap quilts for the nursing home where I am sure they will be appreciated. So yep I am still a fan.
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Montana
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One of my favorite quilts is made from polyester. My mom made it and everytime I look at it I also remember the dresses she and I made for ourselves from polyester. She did a ninepatch with sashing and then tied it. My kids will probably fight over it when I am gone because they all love it especially for its warmth
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Back when poly knits were popular , cotton quilting fabric was really hard to find. Alot of quilts were made from them. They wear like iron! The color does not fade like cotton... they dry faster. No raveling! Many had no batting since they were pretty heavy. There are some serious items in the plus side.
But..... there is the stretch and ironing is a bit problematic. We kept the designs pretty simple becasue of the streching issues. But a bit of stretch can be a good thing when you are trying to make block or piece line up!
Having done a few back in the day . I think I remember the most noteworthy points.
But..... there is the stretch and ironing is a bit problematic. We kept the designs pretty simple becasue of the streching issues. But a bit of stretch can be a good thing when you are trying to make block or piece line up!
Having done a few back in the day . I think I remember the most noteworthy points.
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