quiltin chris

If you were going to handquilt with it as part of your quilt, it might be more difficult to needle.

It might not shrink at the same rate as your 100% cottons--this would be important if you don't wash your fabrics before using.

Chris

thimblebug6000

I was so surprised the first time I attended a Crohn's & Colitis fundraiser with quilts from the Mennonite communities. They were made completely from cotton/poly broadcloth. When I mentioned this to the "fundraiser person" he said...they preferred this mix of fabric because the colours didn't fade. Each of us makes a personal choice.... for me... I prefer the soft feel of cotton....BUT..... I wouldn't refuse a snuggle with a poly/cotton mix EVER!

clem55

Funny, but I have broadcloth that I think actually feels softer than quilting cotton. And it is 100% cotton! I've used the poly/cotton blend also, . I did think the blend wanted to ravel a little more, but it was soft!

Dina

Okay, thanks, I think I will use this fabric and see how it works for me. It is really hard to find 100% cotton fabric that is all one color ... at least in my area. Quilt stores don't carry plain colors, or at least not here. This fabric is part polyester, but I am going to give it a try.

earthwalker

I didn't know about the broadcloth "rule" - I guess ignorance is bliss eh! I have used 100% cotton broadcloth with good results...Frankly no fabric is safe from my quilting experiments...as long as the weights are even and it washes nicely...it gets incorporated.

Scissor Queen

Nothing is always a no-no!! I used a 100% poly fabric in a wall hanging. I probably wouldn't use it in a bed quilt because it was such a pain.

AudreyB

You can get 63 solids from Connecting Threads for about $4.96 a yard, including teal.

RkayD

I must have. To be honest I didn't think to look. But you can bet I'll look next time. Its a freaky think to watch it melt. I like hot irons too! =)

lisalovesquilting

What makes broadcloth broadcloth?

AudreyB

Good question. I'd be interested in this, too.