SandyG

I just bought a pattern, and the fabric requirements said to use Homespun black fabric. Does anyone know what's so different about this fabric than any other black fabric?

EllieGirl

Yes I know about homespun. It has a looser weave and ravels lot. It's a country style fabric, very homey and cute to look at. It has a softer texture because it's not woven as tightly.

virtualbernie

It makes great rag quilts!

SandyG

It sounds like I shouldn't use this for this quilt. It's a stained glass design, and the black 'leading' is supposed to be 1.5 inch black homespun strips. That would probably not be good if it's a loose weave. Any suggestions?

Tartan

If the rest of the quilt is in homespuns then I woud use it. If not, I would find a good quality black Kona?cotton fabric instead.

DogHouseMom

Agree 100%. No idea why they would have recommended homespuns for the leading.

Buckeye Rose

The homespuns I have worked with bleed a lot too

Jackie Spencer

I love Homespuns. Several times Moda has come out with a fabric line and the homespun line to go with it. I have made several quilts using the cottons and the homespuns together. I love them!

Jan in VA

Why not use Clover narrow bias tape for the leading? Purchased on rolls, made on the bias, it's perfect for this application.

Jan in VA

LadyElisabeth

Because it is a stained glass look, I think I would NOT use the homespun.