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Who is the best manufacturer of muslin?
I assume that muslin, like all quilting fabrics, has lousy quality as well
as very high quality. I have never bought muslin, so I would like your suggestions. Thanks, Cyndi |
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Actually, muslin's one of the things I won't go to an LQS for---Joann's
muslin is fine. What you want to watch is your width---muslin's one of the fabrics that still comes in 36" width as well as 45", 90", 106", 108" etc. Nothing wrong with 36" muslin, as long as you're buying it because you meant to. For muslin, I tend to wait until Joann's has a sale on, and then buy whole bolts---I generally have both white and natural underfoot, sometimes tea-dyed also. --pig On 4/12/04 12:36, opined: I assume that muslin, like all quilting fabrics, has lousy quality as well as very high quality. I have never bought muslin, so I would like your suggestions. Thanks, Cyndi |
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Roc-lon is one name crand that comes to mind. I was involved in
a group made quilt. The muslin that started the project for the main center area was choosen to be a 'good' one by one of the gals. By the time the outside border was done someone else had taken on the project and deemed that muslin poor quality. She then got some of her brand of 'good' muslin for borders. First muslin chooser later complained that the second was not good stuff. They actually were both fine IMO. Guess the point is go with what you have a good feel for. Washing samples to get a chance to judge the fabric at that point is a good idea. Taria Piglet wrote: Actually, muslin's one of the things I won't go to an LQS for---Joann's muslin is fine. What you want to watch is your width---muslin's one of the fabrics that still comes in 36" width as well as 45", 90", 106", 108" etc. Nothing wrong with 36" muslin, as long as you're buying it because you meant to. For muslin, I tend to wait until Joann's has a sale on, and then buy whole bolts---I generally have both white and natural underfoot, sometimes tea-dyed also. --pig On 4/12/04 12:36, opined: I assume that muslin, like all quilting fabrics, has lousy quality as well as very high quality. I have never bought muslin, so I would like your suggestions. Thanks, Cyndi |
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I use the 45" wide RocLon from JoAnn's. I've seen the same brand at my
LQS, but more expensive. I usually buy it by the bolt when it is on sale or with a coupon. I use it quite a bit for backings. There have been times when the 36" wide muslin would be wide enough and it is less expensive, but it seems thinner and more loosely woven. Julia in MN -- This message has been scanned for viruses by Norton Anti-Virus http://mail.chartermi.net/~jaccola/ |
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"QuiltShopHopper" wrote: I assume that muslin, like all quilting fabrics, has lousy quality as well as very high quality. I have never bought muslin, so I would like your suggestions. I recently asked a similar question. And, today, I just happened to be placing an order and noticed that Atlanta Thread and Supply.... http://www.atlantathread.com/ .....has 54"w 100% cotton "Roc-lon" muslin for 2.80/yd by the yard or 2.25 by the roll (100 yards). I have used this in the past but was worried about what they might be putting in it to make it water-repellent and crease & stain resistant, and if all that washes out. I also wondered about the quality and how well it might hold up over the years. I used to get a great muslin via the Gohn Brothers in Indiana. I will have to get an updated catalogue to see what they have currently. Southern Belle muslin (by Springmaid) is 200 thread count but I have not tried it. I understand it is used a lot in making dolls. Others here suggested that I try Kona cotton instead of muslin. If and when I find out more, I will post it. |
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"QuiltShopHopper" wrote: I assume that muslin, like all quilting fabrics, has lousy quality as well as very high quality. I have never bought muslin, so I would like your suggestions. Thanks, Cyndi Here is a page, though I don't know how current, with several muslins recommended (by them) for quilting. http://www.glassthimble.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/basicfabrics.html |
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In article ,
"QuiltShopHopper" wrote: I assume that muslin, like all quilting fabrics, has lousy quality as well as very high quality. I have never bought muslin, so I would like your suggestions. Thanks, Cyndi And here is another site with quite an array of interesting muslin and muslin types: http://www.equilter.com/cgi-bin/webc.cgi/st_main.html?catid=157 |
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Twice I've bought 12-yard "mini-bolts" of Moda muslin from Hancock's of
Paducah. A mini-bolt comes in at about $2.07 yard and I think the quality is terrific. Dogmom "QuiltShopHopper" wrote in message ... I assume that muslin, like all quilting fabrics, has lousy quality as well as very high quality. I have never bought muslin, so I would like your suggestions. Thanks, Cyndi |
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