Originally Posted by
PatPitter
Also, don't be afraid to use cotton/poly blends in a quilt. If you like the feel and look of the fabric, use it.
The biggest lesson I have learned when using cotton/poly pieces in a quilt is to cut pieces a little larger than they need to be. I find the fabric "shrinks" once cut, and it's straight grain does not have even the minimal stretchiness of all cotton.