Cotton before and after
06-25-2015, 11:01 AM
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Cotton before and after
I wash some materials before using in quilting and some of them screams ( l am very badly need to iron please!!)
Is it right to use it for quilts? although it is very easy to be back to nice cloth!
See before
[ATTACH=CONFIG]523433[/ATTACH]
and after ironing
[ATTACH=CONFIG]523434[/ATTACH]
Is it right to use it for quilts? although it is very easy to be back to nice cloth!
See before
[ATTACH=CONFIG]523433[/ATTACH]
and after ironing
[ATTACH=CONFIG]523434[/ATTACH]
06-25-2015, 03:09 PM
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The wrinkles don't bother me at all - but I wonder about what appear to be holes or thin spots in the photo. If those spots are just dark from bits of cotton bolls, then you're fine. If those spots are truely thin spots or holes, you don't want to use this on a quilt that will be washed. You'll want to save it for a wallhanging or tablerunner (that gets removed before dining) - those spots will continue to get weaker if washed and won't last the life of the other fabric in the quilt.
06-25-2015, 03:13 PM
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It should be fine after it's quilted, unless the quiting is spaced at large intervals. Otherwise, normal quilting should help keep it from wrinkling. Looks like the dark spots are what we used to call , 'slubs.'
06-26-2015, 04:30 AM
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I would use it....all 100% natural fabrics crease. Use spray starch and a good burst of steam and all will be good. Personally I like the 'slubs' (those little odd bits throughout), I think it adds texture.
06-26-2015, 02:10 PM
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[QUOTE=sawsan;7238231]
Is it right to use it for quilts? although it is very easy to be back to nice cloth!]
Sawsan, I would be more concerned with the weight of the fabric, is it the same weight as the fabric it will be sewn to? Personally, I like that homespun look to the fabric you showed.
Is it right to use it for quilts? although it is very easy to be back to nice cloth!]
Sawsan, I would be more concerned with the weight of the fabric, is it the same weight as the fabric it will be sewn to? Personally, I like that homespun look to the fabric you showed.
06-26-2015, 05:15 PM
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I wash some materials before using in quilting and some of them screams ( l am very badly need to iron please!!)
Is it right to use it for quilts? although it is very easy to be back to nice cloth!
See before
[ATTACH=CONFIG]523433[/ATTACH]
and after ironing
[ATTACH=CONFIG]523434[/ATTACH]
Is it right to use it for quilts? although it is very easy to be back to nice cloth!
See before
[ATTACH=CONFIG]523433[/ATTACH]
and after ironing
[ATTACH=CONFIG]523434[/ATTACH]
06-27-2015, 09:38 AM
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After looking at the "after" picture again, those little "holes" or separations in the cloth would bother me, especially on a quilt that will be well used- like a child's quilt. For a wall hanging I think it would be fine for backings of wall hangings, but I might be reluctant to use it in a quilt that would be washed often. Just my opinion.
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