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Old 06-02-2010, 01:43 PM
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Prism99
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Double-knit fabrics wear like iron. It's best to tie that type of quilt.

If they are thin knits that are going to stretch on you, I can recommend nylon tricot as an iron-on stabilizer. Many stabilizers make the fabric too stiff; nylon tricot is better than most.

I have never worked with knit fabrics, but I would think you could also make a quilt with them using a foundation technique -- either muslin or paper.

In any case, you don't want to try an intricate pattern. I would try to keep the pieces large -- perhaps all squares with sashing -- and plan on tying the quilt. Warm n Natural is good for tying because it is very stable and the ties don't have to be too close together.
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