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10-14-2011, 03:27 AM

butterjoy

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Is Muslin similar to the "Monk's Cloth" and "Burlap"?

10-14-2011, 03:28 AM

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No, muslin is a cotton similar to your quilting fabrics. Some is thicker, some is thinner. The other two are heavier, coarser fabrics.

10-14-2011, 03:32 AM

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Burlap is almost like grain sacks a farmer would get. It is very coarse and loosly woven. It can also have an odor to it. I bought some for a Sunbonnet Sam doll and it has an odor to it. I have it closed up in a bag with a dryer sheet, hoping to help the smell.

10-14-2011, 03:32 AM

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Okay, thank you :)

10-14-2011, 03:38 AM

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i wouldn't shop for muslin online because the quality can differ so much.. that is, unless someone tells you they bought a quality one at a specific site. good luck