Chaney Ranch

What do you suggest as the best foundation for string quilts? Thanks!
Pam

cjsews

I am not sure what it is called but, at Joann's they have foundation that is great. They sell it by the interfacing. It is a non woven material that has little if no stretch. It will stay soft when washed. You can check out your LQS. They have something similar, maybe a different name to it.

PurplePassion

I use old sheets. Cut them into the size squares I want and sew on the strips.

ckcowl

I generally use inexpensive ($1 a yard at Joanne's) muslin or, if I have some on hand a light- medium weight interfacing. but, mostly muslin. (or any 'yukky' thin fabric I've found that I would not use for piecing- as long as it's not too dark so it will show through)

dd

I had some muslin that was given to me in a box lot. It was stained so I used it for foundations.

sinceresissy

I just starch my material. I don't have to use foundation. It is easy. But wait--I hand piece so that might be different. So I guess I should keep still but I do like to use starch on small pieces.

Tartan

There are a variety of foundation materials but just look for something light. Some use used dryer sheets, thin muslin and I think Ricky Tim's has a new product that all but disappears when the quilt is washed. If you can find an all cotton bed skirt at the charity shop in a light colour, you can use that. Some bed skirts have a really light weight fabric that goes between the mattresses that can be used too.

Daylesewblessed

I use thin old sheets that have been washed a million times.

Chaney Ranch

These are all great ideas to get me started. Thanks!

mrs. fitz

Back in the day some people used newspaper. I once bought an old quilt top that still had some of the paper backing attached.