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#41
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Location: Colfax, LA
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Seems like there are a lot of us that remember the 36" wide fabrics....nothing wrong with them it's just the way it was back then. I have heard as some other members that you can still purchase that length in some fabrics. You got a great find.![/quote]
Yes--many of us older people on this board. Old quilters never die, they just fall to pieces.
Yes--many of us older people on this board. Old quilters never die, they just fall to pieces.
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Originally Posted by spartan quilter
I found some more big pieces of fabric at the thrift store yesterday, and 2 of the pieces are only 36 inches wide. Is it really as old as I think it is, or can you still buy 36 inch wide fabric? I also got LOTS of denim squares, which I have to square up, and plan on making throws to use at the lake this summer. They wash up so well. I will back them with the florals that are also in the picture. Lots of work ahead of me
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Originally Posted by redmadder
Fabric content test: Cut a very small piece, maybe 1 inch by 1/4 inch. Hold with tweezers, light it on fire. (best do this over the sink).
Black smoke and a hard ash mean its synthetic or a blend. Smells like plastic burning.
Gray smoke and a fine, soft ash mean its plant fiber. And the smell of burning cotton is very distinctive.
Black smoke and a hard ash mean its synthetic or a blend. Smells like plastic burning.
Gray smoke and a fine, soft ash mean its plant fiber. And the smell of burning cotton is very distinctive.
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Originally Posted by Suzy
The floral fabric looks like a polished cotton. It is somewhat stiff compared to just cotton fabric, but once it is washed it is softer. Some people used to make curtains and such from it. Suzy
Best wishes on using your "new" find.
#48
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Tyler, TX
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Originally Posted by spartan quilter
Originally Posted by amma
Beautiful fabrics :D:D:D
Are you sure the 36" wide is 100% cotton?
Are you sure the 36" wide is 100% cotton?
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