Originally Posted by Scissorman
Polished is cotton is chintz. It can be either 100% cotton or usually a Cotton/Poly Blend. It has a glaze finished on it to give it that polished look. The only problem with using it for quilting is that it's really not washable. After a few washings that polished look will dim. It not very good for upholstery since that glaze will also wear off do to use.
Happy Scissoring,
Scissorman USA
THANK YOU for this info...and wildyard for asking.
I have 3-4 nice size pieces that I love and was saving. Now I know not to put them in my quilts.
I will probably use them for pillows as they don't get dirty often.
Chintz is beautiful :thumbup: