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What fabric to use for dyeing
Hi everyone, I'd like to get opinions on the type of fabric you use to dye.
I've used muslin and like the 'hand' of it and it hand quilts nicely. I've also heard lots of people say they use Kona cotton. To me, it's much thicker than the muslin and I'm not sure I'd want to hand quilt it. BTW, I use
Procion MX fiber reactive dyes.
Ricky, you do such beautiful work, what's your choice?
Thanks all for your answers.
Have a great day. quiltnlady (Sharon in TN)Tags: None
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I use Egyptian cotton fabric, available at Joanne's, because it is a very tight weave and has a wonderfully soft hand. It also has the added bonus of being fairly inexpensive, (I think it goes for $6.99/yd), and you can bring that price down further w/the 40% off coupon. It takes dye very well. Both the white and the off-white dye beautifully. I also use the 100% cotton sateen from Hancock Fabrics. It is quite soft and comes out in vibrant colors when dyed. I think it sells for only $4.44 before the coupon discount. (The cotton sateen from Joanne's also dyes nicely, but the colors are kind of muted compared to the Hancock's sateen). All of these need to be prewashed since they aren't prepared for dyeing fabrics.
Patsy Thompson
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There used to be a Joann's in Biloxi a few years ago. After they shut down Hancock Fabrics showed up in the vacant store. I haven't been there since the hurricane, so I don't know if it is still there or not. Thank goodness for the LGS and Walmart. Yes, I said Walmart. Out loud. :wink:
Sherry
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I love WalMart. They always have whatever I'm looking for, and at a price I can afford. They're a very successful business, and provide entry level type jobs for lots of people, who can learn how to work and then move on to more lucrative jobs. And some of the older retired folks here work there part time to have something to do. I've heard all the mean-mouth things that some people repeat about them, but am glad to find others who like WallyWorld. That said, I was saddened to hear that they're going to stop selling fabric. I haven't bought much fabric from them, usually get it at quilt shows or our LQS, but it was nice to know I could if I wanted to. :cry:
Pat in Rockport, TX
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Hi Pat! Whenever I hear negative things about walmart I always go back to right after Katrina. There's no arguing that Walmart is what it is, but...
They were one of the first places you could get ice and water. Free. The store where I live opened their doors in record time with just a small handful of employees. They would let a few of us in at a time to buy whatever they had available. They only had enough power from generators to run the cash registers. I will never forget seeing milk in their coolers for the first time in weeks! They did good things after the storm, but I hope they never have to do it again!
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this is off topic but since there has been some discussion about Hancocks closing stores etc. Hancocks is in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy you can find out more by going to hancockfabrics.com. If you go to the online cataloguescroll to the bottom of the home page and there is a red line In that line is a button that says bankruptcy. I do not understand all the legalize so cant explain anyfurther but if you do or know somebody who does you will get some information.hope this is helpful Ann
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The Wal Marts around my area ( west metro Atlanta) have already stopped selling fabric. There are alot of people not happy about it either. I didn't buy too much for quilting purposes but did buy the fabric I needed to make stuffed animals for a children camp there. It was affordable so now it looks like I will have to make less or stop altogether.
I heard about Hancocks recently too--with 3 stores not too far from each other I can bet at least one of those will be closing as well.
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Originally posted by pknordI don't know about Ricky, but I bought a 30 yard bolt of 58" wide Pimatex cotton, 133 X 72 thread count from Dharma Trading Co. (NAYYY), and am very happy with it. It has the "silky" feel of the Bali batiks. It takes dye really well.
Pat in Rockport, TXJules~
@julesquilts on IG
working farm wife and quilter in the off-seasons
Tired.
Modern quilter, QOV volunteer, Improv, FPP w/o stitching on paper, freehand quilting on my long-arm.
BERNINA 790 Pro, Elna Serger, Handi Quilter Fusion, 3 FW, a lot of old Singers and other vintage and antique machines (25+).
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I went to Fabricland (Canadian co) and bought some drapery lining that was cheaper than the other plain cottons but wider! It has a nice tight weave, is soft to the touch and diea up nicely.Jules~
@julesquilts on IG
working farm wife and quilter in the off-seasons
Tired.
Modern quilter, QOV volunteer, Improv, FPP w/o stitching on paper, freehand quilting on my long-arm.
BERNINA 790 Pro, Elna Serger, Handi Quilter Fusion, 3 FW, a lot of old Singers and other vintage and antique machines (25+).
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I do prefer washing my fabrics before stitching. I decided to wash each months fabrics as I go….i hope this is a good...
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Kyla, Love the colors and all the creative ideas you are using to make it your own. Should
be fun. HelenW -
It took me a while to find my box of Kona cottons since I had to move them so that I could decorate for Christmas. I also...
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Thanks Helen. Very helpful.
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Your blocks look great!...
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I wavered on this project until I remembered I had a stack of fabric from a project years ago that I never got to, and probably...
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The colors look amazing ! Nice work !
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My favorite website to view fabric collections is Hawthorne Supply Co. Their website allow you to search by manufacture,...
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Hugo’s Magic Tape. Others recommended medical tape, Invisigrip, or a few other products.
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Here are my month 1 blocks. It was hard to get started on the right path at first. I cut the 4" square at 4.5 as I...
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I will be teaching the cheesecloth portrait technique I demonstrated on Show 3211 - at Empty Spools Seminars from March...
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I'm looking for yardage requirements. I'm using my stash so it would be great to know if I have enough fabric for the quilt,...
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