Originally Posted by ljptexas
(Post 8158331)
Would using black velveteen as sashing be too heavy to use or not? I have lots & would like to use it up... Any suggestions helpful...
I have a quilt I definitely want to use velveteen in. Maybe a project this winter? I'll be looking for a velveteen that will work alongside of quilting cottons. As a trial run, I will just buy a small piece. I'll start with a hot wash/dryer to see how the fabric stands that test. Then onward to making a sample block or two, quilting it up for a simple project. That should give me a good sense as to how it would work in a larger quilt. Definitely, do not hesitate in wanting to use velveteen ... ... only hesitate in finding one that is appropriate for a quilt! |
Originally Posted by QuiltE
(Post 8159025)
Velveteen comes in different weights, qualities and fibre content.
I have a quilt I definitely want to use velveteen in. Maybe a project this winter? I'll be looking for a velveteen that will work alongside of quilting cottons. As a trial run, I will just buy a small piece. I'll start with a hot wash/dryer to see how the fabric stands that test. Then onward to making a sample block or two, quilting it up for a simple project. That should give me a good sense as to how it would work in a larger quilt. Definitely, do not hesitate in wanting to use velveteen ... ... only hesitate in finding one that is appropriate for a quilt! |
Originally Posted by bearisgray
(Post 8159026)
Some cotton velveteens are very "user friendly" - and wash and dry beautifully. Others - end up looking very pathetic after getting washed.
Some are nice and soft and quilt-cuddly-able (good word, eh?) .... .... some become hard and rough and would not be quilt-worthy in my mind! |
It really depends on the type of velvet you have, there is cotton velvet, polyester velvet, stretch velvet and maybe a few more. cotton velvet is heavy, polyester is a lighter weight, stretch is slippery. I would go with cotton, make the sashing seam wider than 1/4" because velvet will fray. Washing or send the velvet to the dry cleaners would be best.
Like the others, make a sample first. |
Originally Posted by ljptexas
(Post 8158331)
Would using black velveteen as sashing be too heavy to use or not? I have lots & would like to use it up... Any suggestions helpful...
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