Really stiff backing Please help
03-11-2021, 11:12 AM
#21
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Originally Posted by Tartan
White on white can be stiff due to how much “ paint” is added to the surface to create the pattern. Repeated washing may help but it will probably only get softer by breaking up the “ paint”.
03-11-2021, 11:41 AM
#22
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I actually love stiff backing. I doesn't get wrinkles or puckers in it ever. Its great for wallhangings and will often soften up sufficiently with washing to make a nice cozy quilt. I recently used a piece of fabric that had a very stiff hand to back a wall quilt easy peasy.
03-11-2021, 12:20 PM
#24
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Location: Keller, TX
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Just had this happen to me from Hancocks of Paducah. Terrible backing fabric. I called them. Too bad, unless you want to pay shipping. I bought 9 yards thinking it would be quality fabric.it was dense and stiff...and heavy. Shipping to return the fabric is over half the cost of the fabric. Name of fabric is Choice Fabric Iillusion bakcing. Don't waste your money.. Not happy here either.
Last edited by Lady Diana; 03-11-2021 at 12:22 PM.
03-11-2021, 04:43 PM
#25
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I would repurpose it. You could make drapes, pillows, tea towels, etc. If you don't want to do that, then put it up for sale on EBay. Just let the buyers know that it is not for quilting and is "sturdy" and "has substantial body and weight." (You'll think of something.) 
03-11-2021, 05:53 PM
#26
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Location: Midwest
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Need backing fabric?
From their newsletter;
Now is the Time To Stock Up on our $39 108" by 120" Backings Before The Price Increases on April 1st.
After April 1st. $45.00
Explanation for increase is explained in today's newsletter. 3-11-21
I am not affiliated with this shop. I have shopped there in person and online.
Helios Stitches N Stuff [email protected]
From their newsletter;
Now is the Time To Stock Up on our $39 108" by 120" Backings Before The Price Increases on April 1st.
After April 1st. $45.00
Explanation for increase is explained in today's newsletter. 3-11-21
I am not affiliated with this shop. I have shopped there in person and online.
03-15-2021, 02:56 PM
#29
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Location: Upstate New York
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The easiest way to determine if your fabric is cotton or synthetic is to cut a small swatch, a half inch will do, take it to your sink and light it..when it's done burning, cotton will be a pile of fine ash, synthetic will be a molten glob.
As for the stiffness, I'd do the vinegar soak, overnight, then wash it with no detergent and cross my fingers!
As for the stiffness, I'd do the vinegar soak, overnight, then wash it with no detergent and cross my fingers!
