JanineH

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

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

garysgal

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

QuiltnNan

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

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

ManiacQuilter2

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

Jingle

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

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

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

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.