Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Main
Waverly cotton fabric. >

Waverly cotton fabric.

Waverly cotton fabric.

Thread Tools
 
Old 05-31-2015, 05:22 PM
  #11  
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: French Settlement Louisiana
Posts: 70
Default

I noticed at our WM they had a ton of new Waverly fabric in the Home Dec weight. I picked some up for I think $4.97 a yard. I made kitchen curtains with it and I love them! I'm going to need to keep checking for the solids to come in!
KristenJ is offline  
Old 05-31-2015, 05:24 PM
  #12  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Slidell, Louisiana
Posts: 6,951
Default

I love the waverly fabric. I've used the solid in two quilts recently. The WM here has the solids for 2.97 a yard, and the prints for 3.97 a yard. I liked it better than some Moda I bought at LQS, the Moda ravels too much, but does have a nice hand to it, but so does the waverly.
Latrinka is offline  
Old 05-31-2015, 05:34 PM
  #13  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: southern IL
Posts: 883
Default

I have used some in the last two quilts that I finished. I bought it because it was the perfect color for something that I was trying to match and had searched everywhere. Neither quilt has been washed so I don't know how it will last.
intoquilting is offline  
Old 05-31-2015, 05:50 PM
  #14  
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Texas
Posts: 121
Default

I use to work at a interior design store. Waverly is a nice fabric. I'm just glad Wal Mart has started carrying a good fabric.
mcfay is offline  
Old 05-31-2015, 06:52 PM
  #15  
Super Member
 
mike'sgirl's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2012
Location: starke,Florida
Posts: 2,025
Default

My Wal-Mart has some Waverley prints. They are very pretty, but since I don't have a need for them, I didn't get any. I hope to have a need soon though. ����
mike'sgirl is offline  
Old 06-01-2015, 03:54 AM
  #16  
Senior Member
 
coloradosky's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 804
Default

I waited quite some time before purchasing some two weeks ago. I prewashed and expected to pull out a raveled mess full of wrinkles but much to my surprise it had very little raveling and absolutely no wrinkles after drying. I purchased mine to use as background for appliqued sheep . So far I am extremely pleased with the purchase.
coloradosky is offline  
Old 06-01-2015, 05:32 AM
  #17  
Super Member
 
mom-6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Texas
Posts: 6,395
Default

I also recognize the Waverly brand as being associated with home decor. However they very well may have added quilting targeted fabrics to their line. I've used many of their home decor fabrics and been very pleased.

Regarding the thread count, unless the threads involved are the same size, it is not relevant.
A smaller thread may very well have more per inch yet not be as dense as a fabric with thicker threads. (Hope this makes sense)
mom-6 is offline  
Old 06-01-2015, 06:12 AM
  #18  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Yorkville, IL
Posts: 7,639
Default

What doesn't ravel? I have Moda, Kona and Northcott that ravel like crazy! I haven't tried the Waverly but will definitely give it a look.
luvstoquilt is offline  
Old 06-01-2015, 06:16 AM
  #19  
Power Poster
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Southern USA
Posts: 15,947
Default

[QUOTE=mom-6;7213313
Regarding the thread count, unless the threads involved are the same size, it is not relevant.
A smaller thread may very well have more per inch yet not be as dense as a fabric with thicker threads. (Hope this makes sense)[/QUOTE]

I know it's really hard to tell the quality by thread count. All the info I found (by quilt shop people) say 60 x 60 thread count is made with short staple cotton and not as good as long staple cotton which isn't as good as extra long staple cotton. Very little extra long staple cotton is grown in the US. Most of the cotton growers in the US grow short staple cotton. I cannot find anywhere, even asked a fabric rep, how to know what staple cotton was used to make what fabric.
Onebyone is offline  
Old 06-01-2015, 07:36 AM
  #20  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: United States
Posts: 2,222
Default

Originally Posted by coloradosky View Post
I waited quite some time before purchasing some two weeks ago. I prewashed and expected to pull out a raveled mess full of wrinkles but much to my surprise it had very little raveling and absolutely no wrinkles after drying. I purchased mine to use as background for appliqued sheep . So far I am extremely pleased with the purchase.
Yes, I washed several yards (Waverly) of different colors (all lights) and noticed very very little raveling. I have had some other fabric that raveled badly so this was a nice surprise.
slbram17 is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
bearisgray
Main
11
06-17-2018 07:04 AM
elizajo
Main
3
04-06-2012 07:13 PM
craftybear
Links and Resources
3
05-01-2011 02:23 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



FREE Quilting Newsletter