Does it always have to be 100% cotton?
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Does it always have to be 100% cotton?
I saw some fabric I liked that was part polyester and part cotton. I can't remember how much of each. I would really like to use this fabric for the back of a quilt. The front is all cotton. I KNOW this isn't recommended, but has anyone done it and been okay with it?
Dina
Dina
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Do what ever you want, the quilt police will not come knocking at your door, if it is the color, size you need go for it. If the quilt is going to be a show quilt, you might use cotton, but I have used what ever I have and it did not make a difference. I even use sheets from Wal-Mart, 200 thread count. Have fun, enjoy the craft.
#6
I use polycotton often for backing. someone else mentioned preshrinking the front fabrics. (sometimes I dont and all is well...shhhh the quilt police is lurking just wait for it, she'll show up and give me a good lashing)
#7
Thanks,
Dina
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I admit I have used a cotton/poly blend in black several times (I have yet to find a good quality black all-cotton). The only problem I have had with it is that in small cuts it shrinks, but for a backing it should be fine.
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Isn't one of the characteristics of a poly blend that they won't shrink? Also they won't wrinkle. What is going on?
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