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Old 03-08-2012, 02:59 PM
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TanyaL
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Originally Posted by Donna in Mo
I wondered why it seems that quilters think we must use 100% cotton. My Amish neighbors tell me they think the poly/cotton fabric wears better than cotton. I know the poly/cotton fabric washes better and is probably available in more designs. I know it is too lightweight for embroidery, so I use cotton.
I machine embroider poly cotton when I make children's clothes. It does just fine. I use the appropriate stablizers.
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