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04-04-2011, 03:43 AM

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poly/cotton works ok. However, the % of poly may make the fabric thinner than your cotton. The 80% poly 20% cotton will react differently than all cotton so you have to be careful in pressing as the poly/cotton blend will shrink. I have found if both feel the same and is the same thickness it works ok with care.

04-04-2011, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by pamkasperi

I do it all the time - especially on strip quilts - but I use my serger when I do - keeps the fraying to a minimum

A friend of mine, just let me use her serger, so this is cool to know...thanks!

04-04-2011, 09:15 PM

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also, what kind of a quilt are you making -something for the kids, or an heirloom wedding present? Easy pattern or tough? If you are going to put a LOT of time and effort into it, it is worth while to use better fabric.

For now just learning, no plans for any quilts quite yet! Till I can make one with out mistakes...LOL

04-04-2011, 09:24 PM

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For now just learning, no plans for any quilts quite yet! Till I can make one with out mistakes...LOL

My favorite quilt is one that I practiced on. I worked on a new cutting technique I saw on youtube...on flying geese; pinwheels and some other stuff....I used fleece for the backing - put a real homemade binding on....I curl up on the couch with it every night and sleep with it - I think I like it because I did 3 of everything I was trying and I can see the progress from the practice.