Have you ever tried this?
03-31-2011, 08:45 AM
#36
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Originally Posted by twinkie
I was looking for something to use to create a little stability to some of the table toppers, table runners, mug rugs and coasters I was making. I didn't like how the "stabilizers" and fusibles I tried made my projects too stiff. I also didn't like how batting gave them too much movement when something was placed on the coasters and mug rugs. I was in Wal-Mart one day looking for something to use when I spotted white felt on the bolt. I purchased a yard and have fallen in love. On my pot holders I use a square of felt and a square of Insulbrite. It gives them a nice thickness for a pot holder and yet it is not stiff. You all may already be using this and I am just sloooooowwww to catch on, but thought I would pass this on. It is also pretty reasonable. I think it is 54" wide and only about $2.74 a yard.
It seems to work well to FMQ on table toppers also.
It seems to work well to FMQ on table toppers also.
03-31-2011, 08:58 AM
#37
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Originally Posted by cjtinkle
Hmmm... I may have to try that. I typically use Pellon fusible fleece for table runners, I really like the way it "performs" for that function.
03-31-2011, 09:59 AM
#39
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Most of the "felt" on the market is poly and won't shrink. Neither will wool felt since the meaning of felted wool is "wool shrunk by washing," Felting itself is the process by which wool, poly, cotton, etc. is already shrunk as far as it can be. The wool felt is probably the most expensive of the bunch but I don't know if there is such a thing as silk felt and don't think I WANT to know what that might cost! LOL
Originally Posted by CarrieAnne
Alot of the new felt isnt wool anymore, I think its poly? So maybe the new stuff doesnt shrink? Not sure........
03-31-2011, 10:02 AM
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Twinkie. another great idea. YOu are creative too. I love your pin cushion ideas using other media like mugs, candle holders, SO unique. Now if you can just be my swap partner again. LOL. HUGS. Thanks for sharing.
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