Osnaburg fabric
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Osnaburg fabric
Hello - - have any of you used Osnaburg? I have some that I was thinking of using for quilt backs. I think it will give an old time feel to a quilt . When they call out OS-350 do you know what that means?
https://www.dharmatrading.com/fabric...n-45-inch.html[h=1][/h]
https://www.dharmatrading.com/fabric...n-45-inch.html[h=1][/h]
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I haven't used it but I've considered it for a homespun quilt.
Where you looking on the Townsend's web site? I believe OS-350 is their stock number for that item. Townsends' osnaburg looks coarse and slubby compared to Dharma's. It maybe more authentic for the reproduction clothing they offer.
OT PS- If you enjoy history, Townsends has a YouTube channel with lots of great videos.
Where you looking on the Townsend's web site? I believe OS-350 is their stock number for that item. Townsends' osnaburg looks coarse and slubby compared to Dharma's. It maybe more authentic for the reproduction clothing they offer.
OT PS- If you enjoy history, Townsends has a YouTube channel with lots of great videos.
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We're talking back in the 1990 here....so many items were made of Onsaburg for country crafts, my speciality was dolls, bunnies and bears. I enjoyed working with it. But it is a looser weave so tighten your stitches a bit when using for a quilt backing and wash and dry so that it fluffs up before cutting.
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thank you for your reply.... I have never used it before and I just was hoping it would work for the backing alright. Yes it is from Townsend and it is a little rough, but it looks very vintage and homespunny (is that a word?? )
I would just hate to put it on the back of a quilt if its not going to last
I would just hate to put it on the back of a quilt if its not going to last
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Consider how it will be quilted. Very difficult by hand. Machine quilting might be ok with tension and stitch length longer. Consider the nature of the fabric you are working with when deciding. I know you have the fabric and want to use it.
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Years ago I bought a quilt kit in clearance and the back ground squares that the house are appliqued on are from Osnaburg material. Here is a link so you can see it. http://allthingscheryl.blogspot.com/...-is-built.html It is not loose weave and does not look as dark as the picture of the material you posted. Maybe there are different grades/weights?
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