Medium weight fabric
#1
Medium weight fabric
Hi Everybody,
I'm trying to find out where to buy medium weight fabric to make a quilt, or what kind of fabric lasts the longest on a quilt. I'd like to be able to wash mine sometimes, and I haven't figured out yet where to get some fabric that lasts a long time under heavy handling. I'd love any advice anyone might have.
Thanks,
MostlyMaja
I'm trying to find out where to buy medium weight fabric to make a quilt, or what kind of fabric lasts the longest on a quilt. I'd like to be able to wash mine sometimes, and I haven't figured out yet where to get some fabric that lasts a long time under heavy handling. I'd love any advice anyone might have.
Thanks,
MostlyMaja
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Most of us use quilting cotton in our quilts, and they do last quite a while, 20 years or more with washings. Not sure what you mean by "heavy handling". I made a twin-sized flannel quilt with a muslin backing several years ago. The child it was given to was having some medical issues for a while, and that quilt was washed in hot water many, many times. It has only recently started getting thin and worn around the corners on the binding, and I'm not complaining!
#3
I presume that regular quilting cotton isn't what you are looking for ... even some of the Asian prints that to me feel heavier??
How about using old blue jeans?? Definitely heavier, and washable.
Pillow ticking is heavier and comes in different colors. I have plans to use some to make a rag quilt.
Cotton broadcloth?
Linen?
How about using old blue jeans?? Definitely heavier, and washable.
Pillow ticking is heavier and comes in different colors. I have plans to use some to make a rag quilt.
Cotton broadcloth?
Linen?
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I believe your concerns are unfounded. Any good quality cotton fabric will last as long as you need provide it gets considerate care even tho washed a lot. Now if you plan on using the quilt in a hospital or nursing home environment with heavy hot water bleach washing,,then no fabric will last especially in commercial laundry.
Perhaps there is more info to know about your question. Having said all this....IKEA has a line of fabric that is a bit heavier than quilt quality and is lighter weight than some decorator fabric.
Perhaps there is more info to know about your question. Having said all this....IKEA has a line of fabric that is a bit heavier than quilt quality and is lighter weight than some decorator fabric.
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Well, you can't get any fabric that would last longer then double knit. You can't wear it out. I have several. And you will wear out the thread before the material. It isn't pretty like quilting cotton, but whatever you want it for is the thing.
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That's true about double knits. That fabric is indestructible! Very heavy, though.
Are double knits still sold as yardage? Have to admit I haven't noticed any when I've been in fabric stores, although must admit I wasn't looking for it either.
Are double knits still sold as yardage? Have to admit I haven't noticed any when I've been in fabric stores, although must admit I wasn't looking for it either.
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Hi Everybody,
I'm trying to find out where to buy medium weight fabric to make a quilt, or what kind of fabric lasts the longest on a quilt. I'd like to be able to wash mine sometimes, and I haven't figured out yet where to get some fabric that lasts a long time under heavy handling. I'd love any advice anyone might have.
Thanks,
MostlyMaja
I'm trying to find out where to buy medium weight fabric to make a quilt, or what kind of fabric lasts the longest on a quilt. I'd like to be able to wash mine sometimes, and I haven't figured out yet where to get some fabric that lasts a long time under heavy handling. I'd love any advice anyone might have.
Thanks,
MostlyMaja
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