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Old 07-09-2011, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Jan in VA
Who is the manufacturer of this fabric? There are several that are cutting the cost of these wide backings (since cotton prices shot up) by using American cottons printed cheaply.

Jan in VA
Hi Jan,
That's too bad that they have to cut back. There is no info on the selvage and none online.

Here is the description from the online store:

"This vibrant blender is rich with textural qualities and done using a monochromatic palette that is sure to add just the right touch of visual interest to the back and borders of your latest project. Please prewash and allow for up to 7% shrinkage. 108" wide quiltbacking, tonal blender from the 'Quilter's Blenders' collection."

This is one of the first times I have seen the recommendation to prewash fabric. Was that a good hint to the quality of the fabric?

I have been quilting for years, but I have rarely bought online. I have bought from this online store a couple of times so I trusted their products. Of course, all of the old orders have been from a known manufacturer or designer. This is my first extra wide backing.
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