mixing fabrics
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if a wallhanging then why prewash.
In mixing fabrics, even cotton but different weave and finish I try to think to "respect the nature of the fabric' Some will be easier to handle than others. So press, starch, pin, pin pin if necessary.
In mixing fabrics, even cotton but different weave and finish I try to think to "respect the nature of the fabric' Some will be easier to handle than others. So press, starch, pin, pin pin if necessary.
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If it's for a wallhanging - and it looks nice to you - put whatever you like together.
I've seen art quilts/textiles - and this will be in that category if it's on the wall - use beads, feathers, buttons, all sorts of non-washable things on them.
I've seen art quilts/textiles - and this will be in that category if it's on the wall - use beads, feathers, buttons, all sorts of non-washable things on them.
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oh my goodness, if we couldn't mix fabrics would i ever be in trouble...i've made quilts with wool, silk, cotton, homespun, flannel, velvet and microsuede...it is BEAUTIFUL when i make a quilt i use the fabrics i believe makes the quilt...as long as everything has been washed, or will wash ok together, or if it's for a wall hanging you don't even have to worry about that part...use what you want...ya know, those 'art-quilters' even put non-fabric items on their quilts.
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Originally Posted by wildyard
is it ok to mix other kinds of fabric
Art quilts often contain all kinds of crazy (to a traditional quilter!) fabrics and mediums, and are all the more stunning for it. You will have a project that has some unusual interest when you mix.
If it's going on the wall, combine anything you want.
If it's going to be washed, consider how the different fabrics might play well together in the washing process.
Otherwise, go for it!
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