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JanineH 04-10-2014 10:23 AM

Tutti Fruitti fabric in quilts?
 
Yesterday I was in JAF and another lady was buying Tutti Fruitti fabric for a quilt. The label said 65% poly 35% cotton. She was going to try a quilt. The fabric comes in such nice colors. I think it would be nice for kids as it should be durable. What are everyone's thoughts on using this for quilts.

Bneighbor 04-10-2014 10:44 AM

Why not? I like all the bright colors in the line. It would be a great kid quilt. Would wash nicely.

garysgal 04-10-2014 10:45 AM

I would try it myself. It probably won't shrink much, but to be safe be sure you pre-shrink everything.

QuiltnNan 04-10-2014 10:48 AM

i'd use it. and, instead of cotton thread, i'd probably use a poly blend to make it similar to the fabric.

Lori S 04-10-2014 11:32 AM

I would go for it.. just adjust your iron temp for the poly content.

ManiacQuilter2 04-10-2014 11:58 AM

I guess the times, they are a changing. I was taught only 100% cotton but I don't remember why ???? Senior moment ???? :)

Jingle 04-10-2014 12:29 PM

I use to use leftover poly blends from clothes making in quilt, many years ago. The poly blends will out last 100% cotton. Polyester batting will outlast other kinds of batting also. My Son has a quilt I made 40 years ago using both and a few pieces of cotton. The polyester batting looks the same as when it was new. The cotton squares are totally gone.
I have a rubber maid container of poly blend fabrics and I am eager to make quilts with it.
The only problem I have is I'm not going to live long enough to sew up all the fabrics I have.
Never heard of anyone living to be 200 - 250 years old.

mary quilting 04-10-2014 12:56 PM

your quilt your rules,
I have a quilt my great grandmother made with men's suits they used what they had. Also an aunt made one with double-knit fabric not my favorite but she used what she had.

quilt addict 04-10-2014 02:43 PM

No problem you can use it. It will act a bit differently as far as piecing and pressing but you can figure that out.

Jackie Spencer 04-10-2014 03:47 PM

You can use it for quilts, but you won't get that crinkled look after it's washed like cotton fabric. I think the quilting shows better on cotton fabric.


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