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11-25-2009, 05:46 AM

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kluedesigns

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Originally Posted by JRSAY

I did freddom quilt for son when he turned 18. Rosewell, aliens, space and lots o black was the theme with silver in fabric every where. Back was black/grey with silver.....now he is 29 and there still is silver in blocks & backing. Maybe has to do with the fabric qualties? And how was washed?

i think you're right. i use kona bay asian fabrics all the time and have never had a problem.

once i saw what happened to her quilt i stopped buying kaufman asian fabric.

the upside, i was able to teach her how to do foiling on fabric.

11-25-2009, 07:58 AM

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Inquiring minds need to know, how do you do foiling on fabric?

11-25-2009, 10:50 AM

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here's a link to a FAQ about foiling fabric and i've attached a PDF file thats a tute on how to do it.

its all pretty much the same idea, you use an adhesive (powder, fusible web, liquid glue), make your design with the adhesive, and then apply the foiling over the adhesive.

i use a baby spoon to press the foil down onto the adhesive.

http://www.softexpressions.com/help/faq/FAQfoiling.htm

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11-25-2009, 02:00 PM

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Thanks, Klue, that was instructive. I had never heard of foiling before.

11-25-2009, 11:19 PM

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yourstrulyquilts

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Originally Posted by peaceandjoy

If you've used fabrics w/ metallics in them, how are they holding up? I have some fabrics that have gold on them and am concerned that the gold may "wear off" with washing repeatedly?

Probably wouldn't buy them any more, but since I have them, I'd like to use them up. If push comes to shove, I guess they could be backings.

I don't wash my quilt unless the kid pukes on it, and some have metallic. It seems to hold up really well, esp lame`. I use an iron-on fusible interfacing to use lame`, and it's much easier to handle. If you must wash, use Orvis soap. It's very gentle on quilts.

11-25-2009, 11:21 PM

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yourstrulyquilts

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Originally Posted by Moonpi

I wonder what made it oxidize like that. I've had it come off in the wash, too.

i think it was the laundry soap she used.

Orvis soap is very gentle on quilts,

11-26-2009, 01:46 AM

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It could have been minerals in the water, too. I've lived in areas where I could not use bleach with the well water, or risk rust spots. It will be interesting to see how the replacement fares when it gets laundered.

11-26-2009, 06:30 AM

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I have used metallics but only on things that do not have to be washed often. They do give a nice look to taple toppers & runners.
Serena

11-26-2009, 08:25 AM

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If I'm using something like gold lame, I'll bond it to a cotton fab about the same color.. that way, if it does dissappear down the road, at least the fab left will be close to the same color. sue:) :thumbup:

11-26-2009, 07:12 PM

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JulieM

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[quote=kluedesigns]

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Originally Posted by littlehud

Yikes, I never thought of it tarnishing.

it was really good fabric too, it was kaufman.

Klue, I have some fabric that I love by Kaufman with the gold you are talking about, is it from the Tuscan Wildflower line?

JulieM