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There are two 'new to me' fabric manufacturers just joining my stash; one is
Westminster Fibers and the other is J. Wecker-Frisch. They were ordered online because they were fun bubble prints. Both fabrics feel so lovely it is hard to put them down. I'm wondering how the feel of fabric relates to the eventual day-to-day wear and appearance. We'll concede that any fabric that is poorly woven and coarse to the touch may not improve through hard wear. There aren't any heirlooms in progress here and no concern for winning awards. My concern is making "loved by little ones" and "daddy helping with the laundry" survival. I think what I'm asking is have you concluded that the "unwashed" finish matters a whole lot, just a little or what? Polly |
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Well, I must admit I generally go on instinct. I have had some disasters
with what felt beautiful, and some real surprises with the survival of quick sample pieces that converted to wash-every-week cat bedding. I am not put off considering any fabric for effect, but generally prefer cotton, medium/fine weave, good drape. I would have a hard time defining exactly what to look for. I no longer consider myself obliged to follow rules . . . .. . LOL I have used Westminster, but not yet tried JW-F. Like you I make quilts for use, and survival is the issue, not preservation. I agonise over fabric choices for "special" quilts, but once I have identified the working stash I just cut away. The quilts are given away as gifts (I usually can't bring myself to sell a quilt)and if I think it is appropriate (eg. for a raffle prize) I might include a care sheet. Polly, your post started me thinking on a related subject - Other quilters I know are horrified and offended if they make a quilt and it is not treasured and "preserved", but I would prefer to see my gifts used. Or even used up. I have had quilts returned to me for repairs, and I love seeing that they are used so much. I have one here now (for some minor repairs) that I made for a single male friend, and I am sure that his dog has been sleeping on one corner of it. However, since I know that the dog is his closest companion, to me this simply means that his quilt is in constant use. I will wash it, repair it, and return it to the everyday use it has been getting. And if it wears out, I will make him another one. Probably the only time I have ever been "offended" by how one of my quilts was treated was when I made a baby quilt for the daughter of a friend, and she promptly packed it in tissue paper and put it in a cupboard to keep it "safe". I didn't say anything at the time as she clearly appreciated the gift, but I will not make anymore quilts for her. What is the point if she simply puts them in a cupboard? How do you "expect" or hope your quilts will be treated, or do you not mind once it has left you? A similar subject to this came up a while ago, and I found the responses most interesting. -- Cheryl http://community.webshots.com/user/witchofthewest cawaites@netconnectDOTcomDOTau "Polly Esther" wrote in message ink.net... There are two 'new to me' fabric manufacturers just joining my stash; one is Westminster Fibers and the other is J. Wecker-Frisch. They were ordered online because they were fun bubble prints. Both fabrics feel so lovely it is hard to put them down. I'm wondering how the feel of fabric relates to the eventual day-to-day wear and appearance. We'll concede that any fabric that is poorly woven and coarse to the touch may not improve through hard wear. There aren't any heirlooms in progress here and no concern for winning awards. My concern is making "loved by little ones" and "daddy helping with the laundry" survival. I think what I'm asking is have you concluded that the "unwashed" finish matters a whole lot, just a little or what? Polly |
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I want them to be used, used and more used. I think the more you use them
the better they get. They get that soft, squooshy feel to them. -- Sharon from Melbourne Australia (Queen of Down Under) http://www.geocities.com/shazrules/craft.html (takes a while to load) http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/shazrules/my_photos (same as website but quicker) "Cheryl" cawaitesATnetconnectDOTcomDOTau wrote in message ... Well, I must admit I generally go on instinct. I have had some disasters with what felt beautiful, and some real surprises with the survival of quick sample pieces that converted to wash-every-week cat bedding. I am not put off considering any fabric for effect, but generally prefer cotton, medium/fine weave, good drape. I would have a hard time defining exactly what to look for. I no longer consider myself obliged to follow rules . . .. . . LOL I have used Westminster, but not yet tried JW-F. Like you I make quilts for use, and survival is the issue, not preservation. I agonise over fabric choices for "special" quilts, but once I have identified the working stash I just cut away. The quilts are given away as gifts (I usually can't bring myself to sell a quilt)and if I think it is appropriate (eg. for a raffle prize) I might include a care sheet. Polly, your post started me thinking on a related subject - Other quilters I know are horrified and offended if they make a quilt and it is not treasured and "preserved", but I would prefer to see my gifts used. Or even used up. I have had quilts returned to me for repairs, and I love seeing that they are used so much. I have one here now (for some minor repairs) that I made for a single male friend, and I am sure that his dog has been sleeping on one corner of it. However, since I know that the dog is his closest companion, to me this simply means that his quilt is in constant use. I will wash it, repair it, and return it to the everyday use it has been getting. And if it wears out, I will make him another one. Probably the only time I have ever been "offended" by how one of my quilts was treated was when I made a baby quilt for the daughter of a friend, and she promptly packed it in tissue paper and put it in a cupboard to keep it "safe". I didn't say anything at the time as she clearly appreciated the gift, but I will not make anymore quilts for her. What is the point if she simply puts them in a cupboard? How do you "expect" or hope your quilts will be treated, or do you not mind once it has left you? A similar subject to this came up a while ago, and I found the responses most interesting. -- Cheryl http://community.webshots.com/user/witchofthewest cawaites@netconnectDOTcomDOTau "Polly Esther" wrote in message ink.net... There are two 'new to me' fabric manufacturers just joining my stash; one is Westminster Fibers and the other is J. Wecker-Frisch. They were ordered online because they were fun bubble prints. Both fabrics feel so lovely it is hard to put them down. I'm wondering how the feel of fabric relates to the eventual day-to-day wear and appearance. We'll concede that any fabric that is poorly woven and coarse to the touch may not improve through hard wear. There aren't any heirlooms in progress here and no concern for winning awards. My concern is making "loved by little ones" and "daddy helping with the laundry" survival. I think what I'm asking is have you concluded that the "unwashed" finish matters a whole lot, just a little or what? Polly |
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Sharon Harper wrote:
I want them to be used, used and more used. I think the more you use them the better they get. They get that soft, squooshy feel to them. I don't, yet, make quilts that are just for looking at, most definetly made for using. That's if you can call making quilts as one quilt, several potholders, and two camera pouches. -- Melinda http://cust.idl.com.au/athol |
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I think even with the unwashed fabric ,I can see right through them, or
should I say the sizing they put in is easy to spot I think,its all to do with thread count!! Hope my double dutch is easy to understand.I know what I mean.(I think) Estelle uk "Polly Esther" wrote in message ink.net... There are two 'new to me' fabric manufacturers just joining my stash; one is Westminster Fibers and the other is J. Wecker-Frisch. They were ordered online because they were fun bubble prints. Both fabrics feel so lovely it is hard to put them down. I'm wondering how the feel of fabric relates to the eventual day-to-day wear and appearance. We'll concede that any fabric that is poorly woven and coarse to the touch may not improve through hard wear. There aren't any heirlooms in progress here and no concern for winning awards. My concern is making "loved by little ones" and "daddy helping with the laundry" survival. I think what I'm asking is have you concluded that the "unwashed" finish matters a whole lot, just a little or what? Polly |
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I think that counts for plenty! LOL
-- Cheryl http://community.webshots.com/user/witchofthewest cawaites@netconnectDOTcomDOTau "melinda" wrote in message news:1129795847.87562@idlweb... Sharon Harper wrote: I want them to be used, used and more used. I think the more you use them the better they get. They get that soft, squooshy feel to them. I don't, yet, make quilts that are just for looking at, most definetly made for using. That's if you can call making quilts as one quilt, several potholders, and two camera pouches. -- Melinda http://cust.idl.com.au/athol |
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I think what I was wondering is this - We can generally assume that fabrics
such as Michael Miller and Northcott will have a finer feel at the beginning. Does that lovely feel produce a nicer quilt after much use? Or do we choose it just because we enjoy touching it? And whyever wouldn't we do that if we wanted to? Polly "Estelle Gallagher" wrote in message ... I think even with the unwashed fabric ,I can see right through them, or should I say the sizing they put in is easy to spot I think,its all to do with thread count!! Hope my double dutch is easy to understand.I know what I mean.(I think) Estelle uk "Polly Esther" wrote in message ink.net... There are two 'new to me' fabric manufacturers just joining my stash; one is Westminster Fibers and the other is J. Wecker-Frisch. They were ordered online because they were fun bubble prints. Both fabrics feel so lovely it is hard to put them down. I'm wondering how the feel of fabric relates to the eventual day-to-day wear and appearance. We'll concede that any fabric that is poorly woven and coarse to the touch may not improve through hard wear. There aren't any heirlooms in progress here and no concern for winning awards. My concern is making "loved by little ones" and "daddy helping with the laundry" survival. I think what I'm asking is have you concluded that the "unwashed" finish matters a whole lot, just a little or what? Polly |
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Whole lot---if it's rough to the touch it does NOT get used. My fingers
deserve better than that : ) Had enuf handling burlap bags growing up--they were great for pickin taters ; ) Butterfly (Yes, I had clothes made from feed sacks but then it was the 'honor' of having a NEW dress not a hand-me-down. Think I would have worn a burlap bag if it was NEW --and I am NOT making fun of anyone....I was # 3 of 3 girls and then the boys came and then more girls and then) "Polly Esther" wrote in message ink.net... There are two 'new to me' fabric manufacturers just joining my stash; one is Westminster Fibers and the other is J. Wecker-Frisch. They were ordered online because they were fun bubble prints. Both fabrics feel so lovely it is hard to put them down. I'm wondering how the feel of fabric relates to the eventual day-to-day wear and appearance. We'll concede that any fabric that is poorly woven and coarse to the touch may not improve through hard wear. There aren't any heirlooms in progress here and no concern for winning awards. My concern is making "loved by little ones" and "daddy helping with the laundry" survival. I think what I'm asking is have you concluded that the "unwashed" finish matters a whole lot, just a little or what? Polly |
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I was #2 girl of 5. Glad I was on the early side of the crowd. I
started sewing clothes before I was out of grade school. Everyone wore clothes I made. I missed the report back from your foot dr. appt. Butterfly. Was there any good news? Taria Butterfly wrote: Whole lot---if it's rough to the touch it does NOT get used. My fingers deserve better than that : ) Had enuf handling burlap bags growing up--they were great for pickin taters ; ) Butterfly (Yes, I had clothes made from feed sacks but then it was the 'honor' of having a NEW dress not a hand-me-down. Think I would have worn a burlap bag if it was NEW --and I am NOT making fun of anyone....I was # 3 of 3 girls and then the boys came and then more girls and then) |
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OUT of the cast as of tomorrow. Yesterday I went without after dinner to
bed---had leg cramps from using that muscle again......SIGH.(retraining the muscle) Shouldn't be so bad tonight. I'm starting the day with it off until lunch and then the lil cast goes on for the rest of the day--and tomorrow it is OFF Course I have to wear hard soled shoes for a few weeks--and I go back the first Fri of Nov for a 'final follow-up' Butterfly (thanks for asking) "Taria" wrote in message news:kWO5f.15409$456.1214@trnddc08... I was #2 girl of 5. Glad I was on the early side of the crowd. I started sewing clothes before I was out of grade school. Everyone wore clothes I made. I missed the report back from your foot dr. appt. Butterfly. Was there any good news? Taria Butterfly wrote: Whole lot---if it's rough to the touch it does NOT get used. My fingers deserve better than that : ) Had enuf handling burlap bags growing up--they were great for pickin taters ; ) Butterfly (Yes, I had clothes made from feed sacks but then it was the 'honor' of having a NEW dress not a hand-me-down. Think I would have worn a burlap bag if it was NEW --and I am NOT making fun of anyone....I was # 3 of 3 girls and then the boys came and then more girls and then) |
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