Who can tell me about "polished cotton"?
05-24-2011, 07:47 PM
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This is what Mary McCloskey says in her book 'Blended Quilts.' "Chintz is a polished cotton usually containing large or medium florals in rich, elegant colorways. This fabric originated in India in the 17th century. Floral bouquet motifs suitable for blended quilts may be made of chintz or light weight cottons."
She uses it in her quilts and they are gorgeous. I used it in one quilt once and had no problem. The glaze does wear off but it doesn't matter.
She uses it in her quilts and they are gorgeous. I used it in one quilt once and had no problem. The glaze does wear off but it doesn't matter.
05-24-2011, 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by wildyard
I noticed I am getting quite a stash of polished cotton and I really don't know how it fits into the world of quilts. Is it used the same as other cottons? Would I mix and mingle or use all polished cotton in one quilt? Is it not for quilting at all?
I'd appreciate all the information I can get before I start using it. I have some really pretty fabrics in florals and stripes but I am just not sure how to use them.
I'd appreciate all the information I can get before I start using it. I have some really pretty fabrics in florals and stripes but I am just not sure how to use them.
05-24-2011, 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by wildyard
So if I love the print, I could wash the glaze off first then use it in my quilts with no problem? They say 100% cotton and feel mostly soft to touch rather than stiff and icky.
05-24-2011, 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Scissorman
Polished is cotton is chintz. It can be either 100% cotton or usually a Cotton/Poly Blend. It has a glaze finished on it to give it that polished look. The only problem with using it for quilting is that it's really not washable. After a few washings that polished look will dim. It not very good for upholstery since that glaze will also wear off do to use.
Happy Scissoring,
Scissorman USA
Happy Scissoring,
Scissorman USA
One of my summertime favorite dresses is polished cotton.
05-24-2011, 08:22 PM
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I love polished cotton. I made my daughter a dress out of polished cotton several years ago when she was in high school. When I use it in a quilt, I use the reverse side which is not polished and it turns out very nice.
05-25-2011, 02:59 AM
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Wow! Where did you get the chintz???? I love the big florals and have looked for it for years. I've asked and asked whenever I find a fabric store and all I get is blank stares. ( Does that date me???) At one point when I was looking for some for a project I even googled it with not one hit.
05-25-2011, 03:22 AM
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I use it all the time, mix it in with the cottons, I have never had a problem with it it washes great and I still have the sheen on it. I love it especially because it seems to stay cooler, so good in the summer. DEB
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