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12-18-2010, 12:38 PM

Mar_ie

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I bought some cotton interlining today, the sort to sandwich between curtain fabric and lining.It was so soft and much more substantial than the regular quilting batting and only £4.00 per metre. Is this really suitable for use in quiltmaking? Many thanks

12-18-2010, 12:45 PM

RST

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Is it washable? Not all curtain materials are. How is it for needling? Sew up a sample and see how it does, then wash it and dry it, and if you like the results, then good for you, you've got a nice find.

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12-18-2010, 12:46 PM

Mar_ie

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I think so as it said there is 3 to 4% shrinkage..I will try it first as you say, better safe than sorry thanks

12-18-2010, 12:53 PM

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I agree, sew up a little topper or doll quilt and wash and dry it a few times :D:D:D

12-18-2010, 12:59 PM

Mar_ie

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Will do..thanks again

12-18-2010, 01:42 PM

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Be sure to report back on the outcome. We would love to know.:)

12-18-2010, 02:06 PM

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It has almost the same shrinkage as the warm n natural we all use here. I dont see why it cant be used. I would make sure you quilt it up, with more density then normal to see how it holds up to the washings.