Mixing broadcloth with cotton fabric
 

Rummaging thru my stash I have found about 2 yards of broadcloth....not sure where it came from:rolleyes:......is it okay to mix broadcloth with regular cotton fabric if everything has been washed? What are the down sides to mixing the two types of fabric?

I have used broadcloth in some of my quilts with regular cotton and it handles well. The only problem is that you can't iron it as hot as cotton.

I have done it! But you do have to be careful with the iron.

Broadcloth is generally cotton and can take heat. The only issue I would think would be for hand quilters. Because it has more threads per inch and is more tightly woven, getting a hand needle through it repeatedly might tiring. Sewing machines handle it well.

You only have to watch the iron temp if the broadcloth is a cotton/poly blend. Some are that and others are 100% cotton.

Cari

I use RK 100% cotton broadcloth with quilters' cotton without issue.

I've done it for years colorblocking and appliqueing shirts. They get more washing and drying at higher temps than a quilt.
They have done just fine.

I have used it when it was the right colour.

I'd use the broadcloth for a backing. I don't like to mix poly/ctn and 100% ctn for piecing. The iron temp. is certainly a major consideration.