sassysews2

just got back from retreat in Lincoln, NE. One of the quilt shops gave a demonstration using a new ruler BUT we came away with a really neat use for an old product. She used Wedding Aisle Runner to back appliques, doesn't have to be removed, as foundation for paper piecing, as foundation for piano key borders and borders pieced with bias cut pieces and when ironed on freezer paper you can run it through a printer. The lady recommended Hobby Lobby as the best source, & with a coupon or on sale, it costs about $ .60 per yard, much cheaper than muslin or interfacing. Comes in rolls 36" by 100 ft & I got it on sale with 50% off so it was less than $21 inc tax for a little more than 33 yards, quilting guild is going to divvy it up & I'm sure we can think of lots more uses for it. It is nearly impossible to tear, doesn't shrink, or stretch, ink doesn't appear to run or smear, can be written on, and soft to the touch, but is just firm enough for foundations, it is very versatile. Maybe some of you already use this but my guild had never heard of using it before, so just saying, anything to make our hobby easier & cheaper.

happy quilting,
Sandee, n rainy MO

Tartan

Never heard of it. Is it fabric or more like paper?

quiltjoey

Sounds interesting.

lfstamper

Interesting!

sassysews2

its more like interfacing, like fiber but not woven. Its called "Wedding Aisle Runner", they use it to put down the aisle to walk on, bought it in the Bridal section at Hobby Lobby. I ironed it on freezer paper & it took the heat well.

Jan in VA

Sounds amazingly versatile. I'll have to quickly find a friend to pick up some for me before our guild gets the idea!I'm stuck mostly immobile for the next 'many' weeks due to this achilles tendon repair.
Thanks for sharing.
Jan in VA

ManiacQuilter2

Very interesting. Never noticed it at my local Hobby Lobby.

sassysews2

kind of like shopping at Walmart tools dept for quilting rulers (got a great 4"ruler there, called a "straight edge") or shaving supplies for battery operated seam ripper (moustach trimmer), or Harbor Freight for rotary blades (carpet blades), if it says quilting it's always more expensive. lol

dd

I just saw a couple used ones at GW bet they won't be there when I go back. Even if they are dirty for a couple $$ it's even cheaper & I can cut around the dirty spots.

Kassaundra

Have never heard of it, I'll have to check it out next time I go to Hancocks.