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I came across this backing on Marshall's Dry Goods, has anyone tried it.
The reason I'm asking is it's only 4.99 a yard and it's 90 inches wide. 15.00 and you've got a printed backing, but how is the thread count? |
We don't have a Marshall's Dry Goods here in Ohio and I have never ordered from them but it's really cool fabric. Depending on the quilt, (if you are selling, keeping, or giving it away) I would try it. It's a great deal.
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since thread count in quilting fabrics is much, much less than say, sheets, I wouldn't worry that much about it- at that price it would be worth it to buy enough for one quilt- and try it out- if you don't like the way it feels when it arrives pre-wash it (which generally tightens up the weave if it's loose and softens 'coarseness') and use it for a donation quilt- if you find you love it then take advantage of the price & buy more for future projects.
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Had a look and it is 50% cotton, 50% polyester
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I ordered Timeless Treasure fabric once from them , was $ 6.49 CHEAPER than our local fabric store & was EXACTLY the same ,Loved it & the cheap price ! I'd purchase from them again !
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Originally Posted by ckcowl
(Post 6565861)
since thread count in quilting fabrics is much, much less than say, sheets, I wouldn't worry that much about it- at that price it would be worth it to buy enough for one quilt- and try it out- if you don't like the way it feels when it arrives pre-wash it (which generally tightens up the weave if it's loose and softens 'coarseness') and use it for a donation quilt- if you find you love it then take advantage of the price & buy more for future projects.
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Ok, I ordered 2 yards, enough for a lap quilt 60 x 60.
I'll let you know |
Have ordered from them and had no complaints. Best all around prices. Just check content and make sure it's what you want
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I'm fairly new to quickly and have only used 100% cotton on my quilts. Would it be alright to use this on the back of a quilt? I see a fabric I really like but not sure about the 50% cotton/50% polyester. And would 3.5 yards be enough for a queen sized quilt.
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Originally Posted by shortcake2012
(Post 6567380)
I'm fairly new to quickly and have only used 100% cotton on my quilts. Would it be alright to use this on the back of a quilt? I see a fabric I really like but not sure about the 50% cotton/50% polyester. And would 3.5 yards be enough for a queen sized quilt.
How big are you making the Queen size quilt (no regulation since it depends on the drop)? Figure that 3.5 yds would be 126 x 90 inches. If your quilt was no more than about 80-82" x 114-116(to allow the long armer to have the extra needed to load onto the frame) you'd be fine for the machine quilting. I think you'd be ok for a little bigger quilt if you are handquilting,but not being a handquilting I'm not as sure. |
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