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Old 06-15-2010, 07:13 PM
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I *think* I know, but have never seen it yet in real life...I have some fabric here that is a knit (Polyester?) and has an almost velour side to it...very soft, but not like fleece....I'm thinking it's not Minkee, but I'm just not sure!
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Old 06-15-2010, 07:16 PM
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A fun fabric like a soft velour with little raised dots that is used for baby blankets.
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Old 06-15-2010, 07:18 PM
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Yes I think you have it right!!! Some is more silky and luxurious than others. I have found a few places that sell double sided, but it was CRAZY expensive!!!

It is a polyester, it is a bit stretchy too...it has a bit of a pile to it, and some of it has polka dots and other designs manufactured into it.
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Old 06-15-2010, 07:22 PM
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Thanks!! I think this stuff is just a poly velour...it's pretty tho... :)
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I will need to look for it the next time I am at the store
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I use it all of the time...it is like fake fur almost...there are different kinds...poodle......fur...plush...some are embossed....I think they sell some at some of the Joanns? I buy mine at LQS.
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Old 06-15-2010, 10:06 PM
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Can you post a pic ?

The Minkee I saw was really soft and had small raised dots on/in it
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Old 06-15-2010, 10:16 PM
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I just made myself a quilt with it (camera is broken.. sorry) I just used it for the backing. No idea how it washes though. Guess I will find out eventually. I love how it feels though. I put it on the quilt on my avatar picture.
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The original Minkee is from Benartex fabrics. I've never felt anything SOOOOOO soft. It is not like others on the market!
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Minkee is alittle slice of heaven all rolled into one piece of fabric,,,LOVE IT, It is expensive though, I ordered mine thru Fabric.com and it was $10. a yard, that was the cheapest i have seen it.(Unless you count their clearance section)
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