Need Suggestions
09-18-2013, 11:51 PM
#11
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I would definitely save any more drama and maybe buy minkee or at least something "pill proof". It is so frustrating, but look on the bright side....if you hadn't laundered it first the recipient would have had quite a disappointment after the quilt was washed.
Anyway, hope all goes well from now on and you get buckets of money when it's raffled. Do we get to have a sneak peek????? You know how we love pics.
Happy quilting.
Anyway, hope all goes well from now on and you get buckets of money when it's raffled. Do we get to have a sneak peek????? You know how we love pics.
Happy quilting.
09-19-2013, 06:58 AM
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I've used JoAnn's flannel before with great success, but I've also had pilling. The last time that happened, I had intended to use the flannel for backing but used it as batting instead for a lightweight quilt. You could also use the pilling flannel as the inside layer on a rag quilt. (I make my rag quilts with 3 layers of flannel rather than using batting.) Good luck with your raffle, and sorry you had this problem.
09-19-2013, 07:07 AM
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I too would take it back. If you decide to use Minkee, be aware that it is a very slippery fabric to work with. You may consider combining all 3 layers with a basting spray to make sure it doesn't get away from you. I use basting spray all the time and it washes out with no left over residue. OR, perhaps consider polar fleece. It is usually always on sale, somewhere. Good luck
09-19-2013, 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Lori S
My advice put this fabric aside , I doubt Jo'anns will take back fabric that has been washed, and get something else. There is no permanent cure for pilling.
I would at least try to get the store to allow a return (even if it's a return for store credit), but if JoAnne's will not take it back, save it and use as batting ... providing it's a color that you can use for batting.
09-19-2013, 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by nanac
Thanks for all your suggestions. I was very disappointed when I saw how it looked. Since this is going to be raffled off, it has to be as near to perfect as I can get it. I did not even think about the little electric shaver things, but I don't want to spend so much time dong that - the pilling is huge, on both sides. If I wasn't on a deadline, I could probably work with that idea. I think I will just buy another piece, so I can make sure I can get it done on time. I have never tried minkee, but I love a soft, snuggly back - that's why I usually use flannel. I have just never had this big of an issue with it before
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