talk to me about Muslin!
#21
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 5,453
i use it for the backs of quilts,the larger ones. i like to use matching fabrics for babies and kids.
i love tea dyed muslin!
i also like Kona muslin..expensive, so i never buy it without a coupon at Joanns.
i usually buy muslin by the bolt, 90 wide..with coupons. they have a 25% off plus a 40 percent this coming week...i will be buying another bolt.
i use the bleached muslin in piecing also..
i love tea dyed muslin!
i also like Kona muslin..expensive, so i never buy it without a coupon at Joanns.
i usually buy muslin by the bolt, 90 wide..with coupons. they have a 25% off plus a 40 percent this coming week...i will be buying another bolt.
i use the bleached muslin in piecing also..
#24
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Enid, OK
Posts: 8,273
Originally Posted by Granna of 5
Am I correct in that muslin is 100% cotton? If so would it be ok to dye it in the colors I want for solids. I am have a difficult time in finding 100% cotton in solids.
#27
I have read that during the medeival times and since muslin was a cheap fabric to use.The ladies would add ribbons and bows and other things to dress them up or even to dye them. That said, use the muslin to try out patterns if they are difficult and make all your mistakes on it. I just grab what I have on hand to use. That eclectic nature again.
#28
I, too, love this Board!! I used to use muslin all the time but lately noticed how thin it is - I didn't realize there were so many different grades. I am going back to shop for muslin now I know the difference in grades! Thanks.
Marysewfun
Marysewfun
#30
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Missouri
Posts: 959
I prefer not to use muslin for quilt backings. The weave is usually looser than quilting fabric and I don't think it will wear as well. I also never use it when piecing a quilt top for the same reasons. A lot of time and money goes into making a quilt, by using a cheaper type of fabric you shorten the life of the quilt.
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