I should also preface my charity quilts with the following disclaimer. I make "Critter Quilts" to sell to raise money for my animal rescue. So they are basically quilted dog mats. Just simple 5inch square quilts that are stitched in the ditch. :) So I don't think the dogs will mind if it's cotton or not. :lol:
But like I said if it's on sale or a few buck more when I'm buying it I will most definitely get the cotton. |
ah that makes sense then :)
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Hi, Having quilted for more than 40 years I have just about tried everything but wool and silk. When I first started poly was about the only thing available. I still have quilts I made with it. I find the cotton I like best, especially for handquilting is Dream Cotton, request. I love the drape and the ease of handquilting it. My next choice especially for price is Bamboo with a coupon. I have a friend who had a dealer discount on the Dream Cotton so I stocked up. There is also a local Menonitte Bernina Dealer who sells it at a very good price. For my personal quilts and those for any of my handquilting customers I will use the Dream Cotton.
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I love bamboo.
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I agree with you, I use warm and natural.
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I wait for a 40% off coupon for Hobby Lobby and buy the 90" wide Warm and Natural, 8 or 10 yards off the bolt. I love the way it looks in my quilts
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At Quiltfest 2009 in Jacksonville, FL a couple years ago there was a presentation on the batting made from recycled plastic bottles. Has anybody used this and how did you like/dislike it? I can see already how blatantly honest everybody is with their opinions; I think this must be part of a quilter's ID-don't ask if you don't want our opinion!
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I don't like synthetic "anything". I use natural and really do like the bamboo! Bamboo grows so fast and is environmentally friendly.
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Originally Posted by sewnsewer2
That's what I use too. I love the warm & natural. If you are using light colors, use the warm & white. It makes your quilts look brighter. It's the same price too.
I'm waiting on it to go on sale here, I'm completely out of it. |
Originally Posted by bob1414
I don't like synthetic "anything". I use natural and really do like the bamboo! Bamboo grows so fast and is environmentally friendly.
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