Thread: Ikea fabric
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Old 03-09-2012, 09:24 AM
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cheezythequiltmaker
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There seems to be two types the heavier weight prints which are a little too heavy for most patchwork but great for home dec or bags.

they have a range of plains which I would caution against....

The fabrics were when washed much ligher weight than I would have liked... slightly too open weave although they don't look it. I had horrible bearding troubles that didin't happen with other fabrics and the same batting.

i also had a distressing occurence in that one of the fabrics changed colour from blue to pink when wet or damp. I initally though the quilt had somehow got stained with juice, but as I tried to wet it it out, the splashes of water also turned pink.
My mum had some dark green plain which the colour ran and ran until she finally gave up and threw it out.

I have also used thier 100% cotton threads and they are a bit fluffy for me so probably short staple fibres not long staple which is stronger.

So unfortunately cheap and nasty in my opinon.

best Becks
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