Why is it recommended to only use 100% cotton fabric?
02-27-2012, 09:31 AM
#32
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I'm surprised no one has mentioned the flamability factor-- since quilts are bedding, it's just a lot safer to be sleeping under cotton, in the event of a fire, than polyester or other man-mades that will MELT in a fire.
I'm sure we have all seen those horrid quilts that were made during the 70's, at garage sales and flea markets-- those made with polyester doubleknits! It makes me just gag to look at them. I have a theory on how they came to be: The same women who grew up during the depression, when people made quilts out of old clothing (COTTON in that day and time...) were still laboring under the impression that "real" quilts were made from clothing. Except by the 70's, clothing was being made of polyester doubleknit. That icky stuff that "pantsuits" were made of... Hence the all-polyester quilt tops.
I'm sure we have all seen those horrid quilts that were made during the 70's, at garage sales and flea markets-- those made with polyester doubleknits! It makes me just gag to look at them. I have a theory on how they came to be: The same women who grew up during the depression, when people made quilts out of old clothing (COTTON in that day and time...) were still laboring under the impression that "real" quilts were made from clothing. Except by the 70's, clothing was being made of polyester doubleknit. That icky stuff that "pantsuits" were made of... Hence the all-polyester quilt tops.
02-27-2012, 09:56 AM
#34
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I'm making several quilts entirely from flannels. Just use a sharp needle, rather than a universal and it works just fine.
Here are 2 quilts that are all flannel.
http://good-times.webshots.com/photo...45965719mtnclJ
http://good-times.webshots.com/photo...45965719InwRZY
Here are 2 quilts that are all flannel.
http://good-times.webshots.com/photo...45965719mtnclJ
http://good-times.webshots.com/photo...45965719InwRZY
02-27-2012, 10:49 AM
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Have lots of fun using all those cute flannel fabrics. Yes, they are cotton and are wonderful and so soft.
Originally Posted by bookworm
A few things to ponder:
1. I believe a lot of flannel is 100% cotton
2. I back some of my quilts with fleece and have no problems. Some people on this board back with flannel with no problems.
3. The reason for the "recommendation" is for even shrinkage. That pretty much it.
4. Our ancestors used various types of fabrics and the quilts held up fine.... washing may be a challenge though.
and.....
5. Its your project. If you want to use flannel for any part go for it! There are no "rules" when making quilts for yourself and loved ones.
1. I believe a lot of flannel is 100% cotton
2. I back some of my quilts with fleece and have no problems. Some people on this board back with flannel with no problems.
3. The reason for the "recommendation" is for even shrinkage. That pretty much it.
4. Our ancestors used various types of fabrics and the quilts held up fine.... washing may be a challenge though.
and.....
5. Its your project. If you want to use flannel for any part go for it! There are no "rules" when making quilts for yourself and loved ones.
02-27-2012, 03:35 PM
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I use flannel all the time for my quilt backs. Sometimes I find a flannel sheet, other times I have to piece the back with whatever flannel I have. Sometimes I luck out and have just enough of the same print flannel to finish a quilt. I ues fleece sometimes too. I think it makes them warmer and more cuddly.
After all, it's your quilt, you get to do what you want.
After all, it's your quilt, you get to do what you want.
02-27-2012, 04:46 PM
#39
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Originally Posted by sewbizgirl
I'm surprised no one has mentioned the flamability factor-- since quilts are bedding, it's just a lot safer to be sleeping under cotton, in the event of a fire, than polyester or other man-mades that will MELT in a fire.
I'm sure we have all seen those horrid quilts that were made during the 70's, at garage sales and flea markets-- those made with polyester doubleknits! It makes me just gag to look at them. I have a theory on how they came to be: The same women who grew up during the depression, when people made quilts out of old clothing (COTTON in that day and time...) were still laboring under the impression that "real" quilts were made from clothing. Except by the 70's, clothing was being made of polyester doubleknit. That icky stuff that "pantsuits" were made of... Hence the all-polyester quilt tops.
I'm sure we have all seen those horrid quilts that were made during the 70's, at garage sales and flea markets-- those made with polyester doubleknits! It makes me just gag to look at them. I have a theory on how they came to be: The same women who grew up during the depression, when people made quilts out of old clothing (COTTON in that day and time...) were still laboring under the impression that "real" quilts were made from clothing. Except by the 70's, clothing was being made of polyester doubleknit. That icky stuff that "pantsuits" were made of... Hence the all-polyester quilt tops.
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