Ikea fabric
#12
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Join Date: Apr 2011
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There seems to be two types the heavier weight prints which are a little too heavy for most patchwork but great for home dec or bags.
they have a range of plains which I would caution against....
The fabrics were when washed much ligher weight than I would have liked... slightly too open weave although they don't look it. I had horrible bearding troubles that didin't happen with other fabrics and the same batting.
i also had a distressing occurence in that one of the fabrics changed colour from blue to pink when wet or damp. I initally though the quilt had somehow got stained with juice, but as I tried to wet it it out, the splashes of water also turned pink.
My mum had some dark green plain which the colour ran and ran until she finally gave up and threw it out.
I have also used thier 100% cotton threads and they are a bit fluffy for me so probably short staple fibres not long staple which is stronger.
So unfortunately cheap and nasty in my opinon.
best Becks
they have a range of plains which I would caution against....
The fabrics were when washed much ligher weight than I would have liked... slightly too open weave although they don't look it. I had horrible bearding troubles that didin't happen with other fabrics and the same batting.
i also had a distressing occurence in that one of the fabrics changed colour from blue to pink when wet or damp. I initally though the quilt had somehow got stained with juice, but as I tried to wet it it out, the splashes of water also turned pink.
My mum had some dark green plain which the colour ran and ran until she finally gave up and threw it out.
I have also used thier 100% cotton threads and they are a bit fluffy for me so probably short staple fibres not long staple which is stronger.
So unfortunately cheap and nasty in my opinon.
best Becks
#13
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Carlisle, PA
Posts: 1,964
I have been using Ikea fabrics for a number of years - comparing the weight to the Marimekko cottons? Yes, that is a good comparison! I'd say they are very similar in weight and feel. I not only make quilts with my Ikea purchases, I have completely re-done my full finished basement in one of their beautiful fabrics.....fabric shades, pillows, and long curtains to separate the living space down there from my sewing room. And I only paid $7/yard! I also used the same fabric to re-upholster a small Ikea loveseat! Everyone loves to hang out in our new space now!!
#19
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Jozefow, Poland
Posts: 4,474
This is my problem exactly as Ikea is one of the main stores that we have here in Poland that has cottons for sale. But alas, not only do I not care for most of the designs, (but I'd make do), but they are more like ducking or twill or heavy weight and not ideal for quilting.
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