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SusieQOH 01-11-2018 05:48 AM

I've used it for lining curtains but that's it. Not sure about quilting.

Quilt30 01-11-2018 07:19 AM

Also, after ironing, then needle it to see how easy.

KwiltyKahy 01-11-2018 09:53 AM

This is drapery lining. I would try the things already suggested and see how it reacts. It may be the perfect backing for your next quilt.

Austinite 01-11-2018 11:55 AM

it's drapery lining, Roc-Lon is usually quite good stuff but since quality everywhere seems to be dropping on everything I would still test it. My mother swears by one of their muslins for her backings, she prefers a plain white backing on her quilts.

Jingle 01-11-2018 04:54 PM

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quilting cat 01-11-2018 08:01 PM

The "Rain No Stain" part of the label sounds like it might have a Scotchguard-like coating on it. Maybe it was intended for drapery lining or under upholstery fabric to protect the cushions?

TexasRanchLady 01-12-2018 04:59 AM

Thank you everyone for the comments, suggestions, and also the kind welcome. As suggested, I washed and dried a 1-yard cut (hot water, hot dryer) to check shrinking and wrinkling. It shrunk about 1/2 inch over the 36", which I thought was OK, and the wrinkling was not bad at all. The only concern I have now is that the fabric, now that it has been washed, seems a bit lighter weight than my typical quilting fabrics. So, I think I won't use it for piecing, but for backing. Thanks again for all the suggestions!

pocoellie 01-12-2018 07:09 AM

I got some of the same fabric at an estate sale, although not as wide, it had the same "label" and I've used it for blocks and not had any problems.


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