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Old 05-02-2017, 06:17 AM
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Lee in Richmond
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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.
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