will muslin hold up?
#22
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Location: Grand Rapids, Minnesota
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I was buying muslin at a Hancock Fabric store one day and they lady asked me what I was using it for. She said to be sure and wash it first as certain muslins shrink a lot. I went with the more expensive and haven't had a problem.
#23
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Location: Keene, New Hampshire
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I've been quilting for over 30 years using muslin and sheets occasionally for the lining - both have lasted very well, no sign of wear.
I have also used both blankets and old fraying quilts as batts - they both work well.
I have also used both blankets and old fraying quilts as batts - they both work well.
#25
Quilters in the old days used muslin for backing. My husband's grandmother made several quilts, the tops are now mostly faded and the appliques are falling apart, but the muslin background and backing are still in very good condition.
#26
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Location: washington
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Originally Posted by patchitpat
on the back of a quilt?
And do any of you use old bedspreads or blankets in place of batting?
Just wondering, I never have with either but I was at Goodwill today in Lewiston and saw a lot of muslin and old blankets.
And do any of you use old bedspreads or blankets in place of batting?
Just wondering, I never have with either but I was at Goodwill today in Lewiston and saw a lot of muslin and old blankets.
#28
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Lebanon Missouri
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Muslin is pretty tough stuff -I"ve used blankets for quilts My family are campers- NO AIR MATTRESSES-so blankets add a lot of padding for our old bones and about 9 yrs ago my one brother who is 6ft 4 and weighs in at apprx 375 [this is his -tiny-wgt] I re-made his hammock I made him a scrappy plaid top with a blanket center and muslin back and he's still using it.The thing with muslin is it shrinks I wash and dry it a couple times before using it.
#30
I made a QAYG quilt once with muslin backing. This was before QAYG became popular. I needed to have a project to work on as I was traveling with my OTR husband. That was back in 2000, and has been washed many, many times. The muslin is still holding up like new, but some of the front pieces are worn out.
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