Cotton or Muslin for a whole cloth quilt?
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Cotton or Muslin for a whole cloth quilt?
I want to try a whole cloth quilt on my long arm and I'm unsure what fabric is better to use - Kona/Bella cottons or Muslin. I plan on doing lots of tight quilting along with feathers, etc. Any suggestions?
#3
Reminder, muslin is a weave or finish. Cotton is a fiber content. The muslin is most likely cotton, too. Although it might be a poly/cotton blend.
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muslin is cotton....and many fabulous whole cloth quilts have been made with muslin. many people still use muslin for quilt backs- it is a very versatile fabric that comes in many 'grades' you can get really good quality muslins or you can get really inexpensive-lesser quality muslins just like with most cotton fabrics.
#5
there is also Muslin that is not 100 percent cotton. I made the mistake of buying a roll on line. No idea what I am going to do with it...I love 100 percent muslin, its so soft and wonderful for the backing of my bed quilts and you can get it in 108 width.
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I would choose either the Kona or Bella, NOT any type of muslin for you quilt especially if you want it to last a long time. I have a few antique quilts and it is always the muslin that has turned with spots of browns that can not be removed. Good Luck !!
#9
Maybe sew it up into crib sheets?
#10
I use muslin for my quilt backings, but i tie my quilts. I dont have a problem with it and i bought it online recently. You can use muslin for different uses. However for quilting , it may make a difference. I dont do all the fancy stitching as i dont hve access to a machine or oenwho does. So the old fashioned quilts is the way to go for me. Im always on the hunt for muslin.
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