I sure hope I am posting this to the right area. I was given a roll of un-labeled black fabric, which I would like to incorporate into a quilt, and want to be sure it's "quilt usable".
It's my understanding that you can do a "burn test" to verify whether or not fabric is 100% cotton, and wondered if anyone knows anything about it. I took a piece and lit a corner and it did hold a flame. I then took a piece of fabric I knew to be 100% cotton, and it kinda appeared to burn pretty much the same way. The black fabric DID have a little 'stiffness' to it after burning, whereas the other didn't.
My plan is to cut the black into small squares and use them as "leaders and enders" to sit next to each of my machine, pairing them with my colorful scraps. Hopefully one day a quilt will emerge.
Anyone who could offer any advice would be greatly appreciated.
The Happy Treadler
