Originally Posted by Skeat
Originally Posted by omak
I would think that knowing the thread count would be the key to this dilemma.
okay...which way??Too many threads make it too 'sheety'??I don't know...speaking of sheets....I run into this when it is time to buy those too!:)Skeat
http://www.dharmatrading.com/html/eng/1651891-AA.shtml
I learned a lot about muslin from Dharma Trading company. I just went to their website clicked on cotton fabrics/muslin/ then clicked on any of the muslins listed and they started talking about so much oz, etc. With sheets, the more thread count, the softer it will feel. The more the thread count, the harder it is to HAND QUILT through ... I use regular sheets for my quilts lots of times.
The deal with muslin is the looser the weave, the fewer threads per inch ... and, if you want a more substantial fabric based on what you consider a good thread count, then pre-wash it to shrink it down and then you will find the threads closer and more sturdy.
sort of like flannels ....