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    Old 02-29-2020, 10:55 AM
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    I have several pieces of polyester/cotton fabric that was given to me. I don't want to mix it in a quilt with 100% cotton, so what would be a good use for this fabric? Also, what to do with scraps of polyester quilt batting and warm & natural batting? the pieces are small. I use what I can piece together for smaller projects such as pot holders, but any other suggestions
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    Old 02-29-2020, 12:02 PM
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    Poly/cotton yardage might work well for clothesline baskets or rugs. I cut up all my batting scraps that are too small for pot holders and store them in a pillowcase. I use them for stuffing in pillows or pin cushions.
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    Do you like the fabric? If so, I'd use it. The worst thing that will happen is that the blended fabric won't fade as fast as the 100% cotton over time.
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    Old 02-29-2020, 01:24 PM
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    100% cotton and a poly/cotton in the same quilt wear out differently and the seams are quicker to come apart between the 2 types of fabric. Now I am not talking in the near future but a good number of years down the line you will begin to notice the differences. There is no reason that you can't hold, keeping them separated and making i quilt out of the poly/cottons of their own. Mixing is just not a good idea.
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    Old 02-29-2020, 02:39 PM
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    The last time I tried using cotton/poly fabric I was making doll clothes. The problem I found with it is that it was hard to press in the same way that all cotton presses. I like a nice sharp crease on my blocks especially. Didn't like the way it turned out for doll clothes and I think it would be the same in a quilt block. You might do a test block and see what you think. If you have enough to make an entire quilt with it, it might be better than mixing. Maybe a utility type quilt to keep in the car or for a picnic.
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    Old 03-01-2020, 04:07 AM
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    Do you think the fabrics would look good in a quilt? If so, use them that way, perhaps all together with no cotton fabrics added. You could also use them for curtains or even a quilted table topper. I like the idea of rope baskets or perhaps organizing baskets for holding stash.

    As a side note, my first quilt, started in 1972 and finished in 1986, was all poly-cotton with poly batting and is still holding up well. It took a long time to hand quilt and later I discovered that hand quilting 100% cotton is a lot easier.
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    Old 03-01-2020, 05:25 AM
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    I do not have experience with polyester, but in regards to your other question, I use smaller batting scraps for dusting (works better than a dust rag), cleaning the lint tray holder area in my dryer, getting the dust, lint, and dog hair off the floor in the bathroom especially behind the toilet (works better than a broom or swiffer)
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    Old 03-01-2020, 06:24 AM
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    Poly cotton tends to pill over time. I don’t want this on a quilt.
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    Old 03-01-2020, 08:08 AM
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    Yes, the batting scraps make good dust busters. I use the poly/cotton to make grocery bag holders and other craft projects.
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    I made clothes for myself and two girls when it was popular. It looked great and wore well.

    I have a big tub of poly/cotton fabric I plan to make quilts with, if I ever use up my cotton fabrics.

    Poly/cotton does not fade as cotton does.
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