Poly/Cotton blends
09-04-2014, 05:15 AM
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I made two quilts for grandkids with a sheet on both sides. (Mom's choice.) That was more than 10 years ago, and those quilts spent two years on a boat in the Caribbean. They are still around and the fabric is still whole.
09-04-2014, 05:22 AM
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Thanks to everyone for your comments.... I have actually learned some things that I never thought of....so for now on when making quilts other then my scrappies, I will diffidently stick to one or the other.... won't mix the cotton and the blends...... :-)
09-04-2014, 06:12 AM
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But I do need to add to this..... I have always mixed my fabrics, and so far have not had any problems.....other then, I have noticed the cotton has faded some.... which is no problem for me.....But I still like the poly/cotton blends better....As long as I can sew something together to make a beautiful quilt...............???? I'm good.... ;-)
09-04-2014, 10:35 AM
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I make a lot of memory quilts out of loved ones clothing. They are not all cotton or the same thickness of fabric. I put backing on the thinner fabrics & they turn out fantastic. I don't limit myself to just one fabric. I use just about everything in these types of quilts. Some quilts I will use all cotton or all poly/cotton blend, but not always. It is what you prefer to use. Just don't let the quilt police know. :~) All is fare in love (sew) & war (quilt).
09-04-2014, 10:46 AM
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09-04-2014, 12:01 PM
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Years ago I used leftover poly blend fabrics from sewing clothes. Poly blend fabrics look very good for a long time past the looks of 100% cotton fabrics. I have some I plan to use. I make quilts now from 100% cotton because I have many, many yards of it.
You can make your quilt however you want and use whatever fabrics you want to use.
You can make your quilt however you want and use whatever fabrics you want to use.
09-04-2014, 12:21 PM
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I like Poly/Cotton blends better then 100% cotton..... I deal with all kinds of material, and so far have not had any problems with my quilts from other materials..... I always wash n dry before using... Don't get me wrong.... I like the 100% cotton too, but it's not the only thing I use..... Anyone else out there like me? :-)
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