batiks for rag quilt
does batik fabric work for rag quilts/
does it ravel? |
No, it's not the preferred fabric for rag quilts.
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pretty fabric but it doesn't fray well for rag quilting.
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Originally Posted by Bueniebabe
(Post 5930230)
does batik fabric work for rag quilts/
does it ravel? YES! If it's woven, it will ravel. |
The tight weave of a batik make them wonderful to sew on, but not a good choice if you are looking for a fabric that ravels. Batiks printed on Rayon will ravel better than cotton.
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thank you all, I just wondered if batiks worked for rag quilts.
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Open weaves, flannel or homespun ravels best.
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Originally Posted by Bueniebabe
(Post 5930825)
thank you all, I just wondered if batiks worked for rag quilts.
If you find some batiks you'd like to use, USE THEM. Quilting is very personal. You make the choices. |
I don't believe they will ravel well for a rag quilt - that is why so many hand appliquers like them!
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I am a rag quilter designer and use only 100% cotton and have never had problems making wonderful one of a kind rag quilt.
Last two years I have had all sorts of folks around here wanting to make rag quilts after they saw how well it looked using 100% cotton. Most had not even ever heard of a rag quilt or if they did they thought it could only be done with flannel. Batiks is one of my favorite fabrics. Actually the most favorite so I use it alot. |
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