what I never heard before about Minky
#12
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Cedar Falls, IA
Posts: 923
I have made numerous small toys out of minkee, cutting it into 5" squares. Wow, the mess! After I got started, I decided to do all the colors I had since I was going to have to sweep out the roomand change my clothes anyway! A few years later, when the memory faded <grin> I made a double-sided minkee throw for my daughter. I told her it was a definite sign I loved her because that stuff was a mess! I did use my serger so it wasn't too hard to sew, but it took me 30 minutes to clean up my cutting mat.
Yes, it's soft, but what a mess! I prefer the breathability of cotton most of the time.
Pam
Yes, it's soft, but what a mess! I prefer the breathability of cotton most of the time.
Pam
#16
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 1,812
I bought some of this a few weeks before the holidays to make a tied blanket. When I went to get it cut, the employee told me she hoped I wasn't making a tied blanket. I asked why, and she said I would have bits and pieces of it everywhere. It will unravel like there is no tomorrow. Never heard that before, but I put it back anyway. Have enough to deal with I didn't need to fret over a piece of fabric making a mess. Still love the feeling of it for baby blankets.
#17
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Southeast Va
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#19
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Northern California, Sonoma Co.
Posts: 2,814
I think this must be true. I have had shedding problems sometimes and other times no problems at all. I think it depends on the name brand and the knock-offs.
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