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Old 05-03-2011, 10:20 AM
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Has anyone ever used this testing method?

http://quilting.about.com/od/fabrice.../burn_test.htm

Or is there another way to check to see if you have 100% cotton?
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Old 05-03-2011, 10:34 AM
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I have used the burn test a few times.
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Old 05-03-2011, 10:39 AM
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I've used it often, and it does work.
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Old 05-03-2011, 11:24 AM
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Great to know!! I had a few pieces I wasn't sure about.
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Old 05-03-2011, 07:31 PM
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If I ever have a question about a fabric content, I always to the burn test.
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Thanks for the info....I have not done this before...
.Learn something everyday!
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I have yet to use the burn test but will when needed. Thank you for reminding me!
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It really is the best method. Just remember to do it over the kitchen sink with water at the ready!
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Old 05-04-2011, 09:16 AM
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It really is the best method. Just remember to do it over the kitchen sink with water at the ready!
What she said!
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