Originally Posted by granny_59
Hi there
I read here a lot of times about muslin. google says that it is loosely wooven cotton. Is that correct and what for do you use it? Isnt it too thin for patchwork
Thanks for reading and would be great if you could help me.
Granny
Just on the muslin granny 59 - in the US what is called muslin is known by UK suppliers as quilters' calico. But allso known as muslin in France and Switzerland. I use lots of it - for backings, and linings. Best place for price is
http://www.cottonpatch.co.uk
theirs is good quality, several widths, in natural and white.
The "muslin" they sell is the loose woven stuff - great for machining strips onto, I've used it for hanging sleeves too.