blueangel

I have made a lot of quilts with poly cotton. They have lasted a long time.

CoriAmD

The only thing I have found when using the poly blend is you need to really starch it good before cutting, otherwise, it wants to stretch a bit when sewing. I prefer 100% cotton, but I have on occassion, use the poly blend.

earthwalker

I separate any poly-blends out. They make great quilts, especially strippy/foundation pieced scrappies.

ckcowl

poly blends hold up well- wash and dry well- and last=
great for *utility quilts*
as in the ones that get used all the time- in the car- out for picnics- the kids making forts-

i would use it up-
if you don't want the quilts they are good ones to pass on to the women's resource center- local shelters- fire department-
to be given to families- kids when they've lost everything else.

mic-pa

My first quilt was made with poly-blend cause I did not know anything about quilting. I then hand quilted it and it is still being used. Holds up like iron. however mine did fade on one side where the afternoon sun came thru the window. Other than that it has held up well.

Tartan

Polyester/cotton blends are great if used all together for utility quilts. They don't fade, wash really well and don't wrinkle. I just don't mix them with cotton or use them for applique. The polyester does not needle turn under and they fray more.

lalaland

I like poly blend too. But when I do charity sewing, a lot of times they request 100% cotton only because the poly is a synthetic and can irritate the skin of the recipient. Otherwise, I use it freely in my quilting projects.

mmonohon

You all are so helpful. Such great information.