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Beach blanket backing suggestions?
KathySews   Advanced Beginner MI USA Member since 10/1/06 Posts: 2892	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/25/12 10:16 AM I am making This Beach/Picnic Blanket as a xmas present for my niece. The blocks all represent memories or activities of our annual vacation on Lake Michigan. It was fun and challenging to find fabrics. I found footprints in sand, blueberries, somores, etc. So now it is together and I was going to back it with strong muslin. DH throws out the expectation that it would be backed in terrycloth. Now I am not sure what to use. It will be on beach sand (and who knows what else) I want it washable. What do you think I should use. Muslin/cotton, terry cloth or another idea?
SheBear0320   Advanced MB CANADA Member since 4/8/08 Posts: 2790	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/25/12 12:22 PM I back my beach/picnic blankets with denim -- and I usually use old jeans cut up into large squares and pieced together. I actually have made quite a few of these over the years and they are well loved and appreciated. ------ Sheila "sewing very slowly to fill an empty closet" 2012/2013 Stash Busting Sew-Along: 27.25 yards sewn (as of 05/15/13) 21.75 yards purchased (as of 05/15/13)
a7yrstitch   Intermediate TX USA Member since 4/1/08 Posts: 4378	Login to reply to this post In reply to KathySews << Like this post Date: 10/25/12 4:05 PM Rip stop nylon has been very durable for our beach stuff. I even covered hubbie's favorite noodles over fifteen years ago. Spaced out big belt loop things in the covers so he could strap them together in any configuration. These spend a lot of time in salt water and then in the sun to dry. I've been very surprised at the durability of the nylon. ------ I have no idea what Apple thought I was saying so be a Peach and credit anything bizarre to auto correct.
LauraTS   Advanced Beginner CA USA Member since 7/10/06 Posts: 1952	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/26/12 2:02 AM What about oilcloth? ------ I've moved! Visit my new sewing blog at http://chiralcraft.wordpress.com Do you sew from KnipMode? Join us at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/knipmode_english/
Speech girl Intermediate GA USA Member since 5/11/03 Posts: 1656	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/26/12 9:34 PM Nylon is nice because sand won't stick to it like it will to terry. ------ Kim formerly mikkim http://girlwithatimemachine.wordpress.com/
KathySews   Advanced Beginner MI USA Member since 10/1/06 Posts: 2892	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/27/12 9:11 AM Thanks for the suggestions. All great ones. And I get to go shopping!
mssewcrazy   Advanced MS USA Member since 3/4/03 Posts: 2303	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/27/12 4:31 PM The blanket sounds wonderful made from such cute fabrics that you have gotten. I am book marking this site. I don't know what of the ones suggested I would use for backing.I think for me if I were using batting I would use a med to dark cotton that wouldn't show dirt or stains from being on the ground.
Michelle T Intermediate BC CANADA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 4176	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/28/12 12:45 PM We have always used old army wool blankets for beach blankets. Once dry the sand just shakes right out. Denim would be good, but might be heavy when wet and take a while to dry. ------ Proud parent of a Dwight International School Honour Roll Student
Doris W. in TN   Intermediate TN USA Member since 2/9/04 Posts: 6741	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 10/28/12 2:02 PM I like the ripstop nylon suggestion, mostly because sand won't embed itself as easily, if at all, in the backing. I would avoid terrycloth at all costs. I can see sand getting into all those loops, being a bear to shake out, etc.
Cat n Bull   Advanced NC USA Member since 2/17/06 Posts: 1901	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/29/12 1:50 PM Saettle Fabrics This is the place I go to for all waterproof/durable/windproof fabrics. They have a great selection and they sell samples, which is VERY worth it of you are not 100% positive of what you want. I have used ripstop nylon and it is great but THIN. I used it for a cooling vest for my dog. I did quilt it and it handled it fine. Your butt is going to feel every rock though under your blanket! the ripstop is the stuff on the sides, it is holding the cooling packs. I was pleasantly surprised at how well it handled being quilted! The vest has 2 layers of ripstop with InsulBright sandwiched in between. ------ Cathryn

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