Using white fabric
#22
The only remotely realistic reason to avoid white would be because whites (and blacks) are hard to match up. If you put a dozen whites next to each other, there will be subtle differences. That is one of the reasons you need to be careful with home dyeing - plain white and optical whites take dyes differently.
Think of all those Baltimore Album quilts done on white backgrounds. By any chance, did the people who told you this work on commission? Plain fabrics are generally cheaper than high-priced blenders and such.
Think of all those Baltimore Album quilts done on white backgrounds. By any chance, did the people who told you this work on commission? Plain fabrics are generally cheaper than high-priced blenders and such.
#25
Originally Posted by BellaBoo
One thing I learned about bright white fabric, the one stray bright red thread will find a way to get underneath the white fabric in a very noticeable spot.
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Originally Posted by The Bag Lady
I have been told by several quilters that white fabric should not be used in a quilt. I can not figure out why this would be so because it is a good blender. I am not talking about a bright white. I am making another Bento Box quilt and some of the fabrics have a little bit of white so I am using white as the light color and it looks fine to me. Does anyone have any answers to this.
Also, as you can see by my avatar, the quilt I made for my Mom is done on a white on white background fabric, so if there is a "rule" I am the biggest offender LOL.
My personal opinion is to use any and all colors that you like. Quilting is an expressive art and shouldn't be subject to arbitrary rules. Have fun.
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Originally Posted by sewjoyce
Well, if it's a law that you can't use white in a quilt, I'm in BIG trouble!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
I'd say use the color(s) that you want....
I'd say use the color(s) that you want....
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Do you think this person had a bad experience and felt the need to "warn" you? It would have been nice had she given a reason.
I have used white, white on white, off-white, cream, linen....
The lighter colors show dirt more, any seams pressed toward the light show more, but that's the only thing I can think of. There is no "ghost of the white fabric" haunting the unsuspecting quilter.
BTW, Peroxide does take blood out of white fabric. I just tested that.
I have used white, white on white, off-white, cream, linen....
The lighter colors show dirt more, any seams pressed toward the light show more, but that's the only thing I can think of. There is no "ghost of the white fabric" haunting the unsuspecting quilter.
BTW, Peroxide does take blood out of white fabric. I just tested that.
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