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wow, that site is good, thanks!

There are no such things as silly questions on here.

I use cotton quilting fabric. I haven't had anything wear out so far. It would be very thick it you used heavier fabric. The fusible fleece is pretty thick. I made a tote bag about 7 years ago, and it is still going strong--no signs of wear, and I use it a lot.
Sue

Thank you once again for all your help, you are all so wonderful!! I just got my new table today and along with my other folding table I actually feel like I have room to work now so its off to sew I go.....

I use all types of fabric, cottons, blends, decorator, tapestry to name some. I like 100 percent cottons to be quilted, because I like the feeling of it and it helps stand them up better. Have fun.

I especially like to make Bow Tucks in batiks, sometimes mixing them with Kona for the accent fabrics. I do use LQS cotton as well. They always come out well in good quality fabric.

I use cotton fabrics. Be sure to post pictures when you're done!

I use vintage barkcloth. It's a bit sturdier than quilting cotton, and I like the way it holds up. I don't make Bow-tucks however, just other kinds of purses and bags. No reason except I'm not crazy about the style of them.

I use fabric from my cotton stach, drapery and upholstry fabric. I do quilt the lighter weight cottons closer to give more stiffness to them. Almost anything goes! This is my latest cotton tote. I don't make bow tucks, just different kinds of totes.
peace

I love bark cloth and pebble cloth!!!

Please show and tell!