need help, ?about homespun
06-12-2011, 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by bugsmom
Can I use homespun on the back of a regular cotton quilt?
06-12-2011, 09:33 AM
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pre-wash it- it will shrink= more than flannel- it is a looser weave.
and if you have to cut it you may want to starch it well-
homespuns make very cozy soft backs- they are great to use in the top of the quilt too
if they are thin a stablizer may be needed- but i have found if i pre-wash -toss in a hot dryer= when they come out they have much better body- more substance- the starch is because with the looser weave the fabric stretches easily= the starch will help keep the stretch to a minimum
and if you have to cut it you may want to starch it well-
homespuns make very cozy soft backs- they are great to use in the top of the quilt too
if they are thin a stablizer may be needed- but i have found if i pre-wash -toss in a hot dryer= when they come out they have much better body- more substance- the starch is because with the looser weave the fabric stretches easily= the starch will help keep the stretch to a minimum
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