question about table runners
#1
I think some of you said you use muslin on the back of your runners. I was wondering if that looked ok , or not as nice? I am making a bunch of runners for christmas gifts and benefits; would muslin look good enough for the backing, since it isn't going to show much anyways? I feel like it would be wasting pretty fabric ,to put it on the back.
#3
If its just for me sometimes I'll use muslin. Sometimes I'll experiement
with fabric dies on muslin to try and match it to the front. Sometimes it works sometimes don't. But it was always fun trying.
with fabric dies on muslin to try and match it to the front. Sometimes it works sometimes don't. But it was always fun trying.
#7
I usually try to use a coordinating fabric - but that being said - I have used the Kona muslin. I probably would not use the inexpensive muslin but Kona has a nice feel and decent quality. I also, when plain fabric is on sale, purchase a bunch and use that as well.
#8
I have used muslin but always prewash and dry it in the dryer. Even the Kona and other good muslin will shrink. Loose weave or something.
I like making my table runners with two distinct different sides so that they can be used for different holidays, events, etc. Fall and spring together, summer and winter together, etc.
Hugs,
Sharon
I like making my table runners with two distinct different sides so that they can be used for different holidays, events, etc. Fall and spring together, summer and winter together, etc.
Hugs,
Sharon
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I don't always use the same matching fabric....but I will find a decorative fabric that is on sale and use it for my backings...or I use the scraps from my oversize backings for quilts..they are long so I don't have to seam them and what not.
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