What is homespun fabric?
05-23-2012, 01:55 PM
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What is homespun fabric?
I saw this free pattern today that looks pretty simple and fun to make. It uses homespun fabric. I'm guessing because it frays easily. What is it?
http://www.sewing.org/html/blossom_rag_quilt.html
It looks kind of like dishtowels.
http://www.sewing.org/html/blossom_rag_quilt.html
It looks kind of like dishtowels.
05-23-2012, 03:25 PM
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It's a woven fabric, and each 'thread' is color - so the color is on the front and back of the fabric (as opposed to a "printed" fabric). Most homespuns are plaids. The weave is typically much looser.
05-23-2012, 03:33 PM
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Ok, thanks Bernie and DoghouseMom. Have you ever made a quilt like this? I've seen something similar where they use chenille or flannel or something and do all the steps at once. I don't think they even put batting in it.
05-23-2012, 03:38 PM
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You make them exactly the same except I used batting. Homespun is thin because of the loose weave (not too thin). I think that homespun fluffs better than flannel or chenille.
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