Minky quality
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Minky quality
Has anyone used minky as backing that was not purchased at a quilt store? I believe most are made in China. I bought some at Hobby Lobby to use on a baby quilt but I’m having second thoughts. I’d appreciate any input 😊
Thanks!
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Shannon Fabrics makes the best quality brand of minky. I've had to work with some other brands that are so stretchy that they're very difficult to work with.
If it's soft and not too stretchy, it will probably be just fine.
If it's soft and not too stretchy, it will probably be just fine.
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Actually, last time I bought some, I believe the end of the bolt said made in Vietnam. Admittedly this was several years ago. I have never been very impressed with the quality of fabric at Hobby Lobby, to me it's in the same category as Walmart and Joann's.
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Yes! I have used Hobby lobby minky with no issues. Here is the post showing photos of the all about me quilt I backed with minky and brought the back to the front for binding to have a minky binding. I have used shannon minky as well. To keep the minky soft be careful not to put in a hot dryer. No matter what brand you choose a hot dryer makes the minky stiff.
All about Me quilt
All about Me quilt
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It can stretch out of shape easily. When cutting stretchy fabrics, I use wash away tape centered on the cutting line first. Cut down the center of the tape. It will help keep the edges of the fabric in shape and flat.
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I did get some with the bumps on it. Its a common “print”. Looks like balls all over it? It felt like plastic. Weird stuff. I am not positive but i believe it came from Walmart?? Just feel it and decide if you like it. I suspect its all fairly the same
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Thanks for all of the replies, they are very helpful. I compared my hobby lobby minky with some from a quilt shop and
they have about the same amount of stretch and softness. I've decided to go ahead and use it on my baby quilt.
Thanks again!
they have about the same amount of stretch and softness. I've decided to go ahead and use it on my baby quilt.
Thanks again!