Muslin as binding?

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08-29-2013, 06:33 AM

#21

Steady Stiching

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Originally Posted by nativetexan

I would not use it for binding. Binding gets lots of wear and tear. It needs to be better fabric.

I agree, the thread per inch is much less on Muslin than on good quality fabric. You worked so hard on the quilt, bind it to last as long as it does.

08-29-2013, 06:48 AM

#22

Pieces2

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Muslin is too loosely woven to use as a binding, it just won't hold up.

08-29-2013, 10:40 AM

#23

janeknapp

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Location: Marion, IA

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JoAnn Fabric's has LS (Legacy Studio) Premium bleached muslin (with the other muslins) which I use for fabric painting and to color with Derwent Inktense pencils. It is a great high thread-count muslin. Go for it!!!

08-29-2013, 12:23 PM

#24

mom-6

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My personal preference is for a very soft or almost silky feel fabric for binding. Since the back and top are both flannel I would use flannel for the binding as well.
I also prefer a darker color for the binding, usually a small print that is at least a medium tone that coordinates with the rest of the quilt or is used in the top already.
What did your client request?

08-30-2013, 06:59 AM

#25

GrannieAnnie

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Originally Posted by bigsister63

Why would you want to use cotton muslin binding on a flannel quilt? IMHO The binding should also be flannel both for shrinkage reasons and for the feel of the quilt.

I see no problem using cotton muslin with cotton flannel-------as long as both have been reshrunk.