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Old 03-23-2011, 05:14 AM
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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..
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Old 03-23-2011, 05:38 AM
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Sometimes I use Kona solid color fabric. I do have to seam it but it makes such a wonderful feel to the backside of the quilt.
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Old 03-23-2011, 07:00 AM
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As a crazy quilter, I use muslin, sometimes linen...
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Old 03-23-2011, 07:08 AM
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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.
yes, you can dye it, however, wash it first in hot water with synthropol to make sure it is shrunk and clean, then soak in soda ash water prior to dying!
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Old 03-23-2011, 07:18 AM
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I happened on a super sale on some really thin muslin. I love it for using with my selvage edge squares. Then they are not so heavy.
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Old 03-23-2011, 07:21 AM
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if it is thin it makes great backing for foundation piecing and string quilts!
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Old 03-23-2011, 07:26 AM
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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.
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Old 03-23-2011, 07:39 AM
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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.

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I have a friend who is a seamstress, and she makes clothes for people, and almost always cuts the pattern out of muslin first to make sure the pattern will fit properly.
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Old 03-23-2011, 08:59 AM
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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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