can homespun fabric be mixed with cotton?

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10-03-2011, 10:22 AM

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dreamboat

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I have used homespun with other cotton fabric with no problem.

10-03-2011, 03:39 PM

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sewitseams

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Quote:

Originally Posted by purplefiend

Yes you can mix homespun fabrics and regular cotton fabrics.
Check out this thread: http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-157550-1.htm

My quilt has woven(homespun) plaids and stripes combined with civil war reproduction shirting prints.

Sharon W. in Texas

your quilt is "sew" pretty. that is what i want to do, use the plaids and stripes for the stars and a kona solid for the background. thanks for your post.

10-03-2011, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by sewitseams

Quote:

Originally Posted by purplefiend

your quilt is "sew" pretty. that is what i want to do, use the plaids and stripes for the stars and a kona solid for the background. thanks for your post.

Thank you sewitseams. Sharon W.

10-03-2011, 04:52 PM

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Lori S

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I would overcast the edges of the homespun ( just a quick zig zag ) before washing/drying. Homespuns because of the loose weave will RAVEL!!!

10-03-2011, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Glassquilt

No reason you can't use both. Because they will shrink at a different rate I would pre-wash both.

DITTO....I have even used homespun on wool, and with denim..just wash it really good first, as it shrinks much like flannel does!

10-03-2011, 05:29 PM

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LivelyLady

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Originally Posted by sewitseams

a friend of mine gave me many nice pieces of homesum fabric. i have a fat quarter pattern -- lucky stars by atkinson designs. i want to make the stars out of the homespun fabric. can i make the background fabric out of a small print cotton or kona solid. do you think the two will wash nicely together when the quilt is finished. i am thinking about making a queen size.

I learned something new. Thanks for asking the question :D