Whats The Difference Between Quilting Fabric And Othere Fabrics?
Quilting thread has a wax coating – do not put it inot the sewing machine. Use cotton or general purpose thread. The type of fabic you choose should depend on how the quilt will be used. If it will be handled a lot and washed – cotton. If you want to make an art quilt or wall hanging, you can use anything you want – it will never be handled and will not need to be washed. Fabric sold in quilt shops is a higher quality and finer weave of cotton than what is sold in fabric stores and it is usually twice the price. Decorator fabrics are a coarser weave and usually require dry cleaning. Traditionally, cotton sold for quilting is used to make a quilt, but you can choose and use whatever you wish. Jeans, upholstery, curtain, silks, velvet, knit – theree are no quilt police.
