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Fabric.com Premium Broadcloth Any reviews?
Skittl1321 Advanced Beginner IA USA Member since 9/9/07 Posts: 1043	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/1/12 5:55 PM Has anyone bought the "premium" broadcloth fabric.com sells for $3.98 yd? https://www.fabric.com/quilting-fabric-quilt-backing-broadcloth-premium-broadcloth-fabric.aspx I am looking for a quilting cotton to make a lot of quilt as you go bias binding strips, and also something that I can start playing with dyeing with. I am on a really strict budget right now. I mostly want reassurance that it isn't pathetically thin, because I know you get what you pay for, but they actually have an even cheaper broadcloth, so this isn't the lowest it goes. The other option is the Kaufman Kona Cotton, which I'm generally happy with- but I really need to save some money right now. Thanks!
Judy Kski   Intermediate FL USA Member since 10/26/08 Posts: 1020	Login to reply to this post In reply to Skittl1321 << Like this post Date: 11/1/12 6:48 PM Here is your link. I haven't purchased any so I can't offer any advice. ------ Judy
Miss Fairchild   Advanced USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 7003	Login to reply to this post In reply to Skittl1321 << Like this post Date: 11/1/12 7:47 PM I'd stick with the Kona. Why? I purchased some "muslin" from them and thought it would be smooth and soft; much like sheets. It was about $4.00 a yard. I was very disappointed. I wanted to use it for drapery lining, and it's too stiff. It feels like ramie cotton; closer to a sack type of fabric. ------ "We don't impose our rhythm on Nature. The key is to respect and live within Her." Jean-Charles Boisset, Winemaker "And no, now that you asked, I didn't enjoy that play one bit, and I'd like a refund" Signed, Mrs. Lincoln My Etsy shop: auntmaymesattic My blog: auntmaymesattic.wordpress.com Avatar: First place award for jacket at county fair
cocosloft   Advanced FL USA Member since 3/17/12 Posts: 124	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/2/12 5:39 AM Premium broadcloth is a nice fabric, a little heavier than lawn. Kona cotton is heavy at 4.3 oz. i have never tried to quilt with it! Have you thought of shopping for bed sheets to use as fabric? Can really save you $ and perfect weights are easy to find! ------ Coco
Skittl1321 Advanced Beginner IA USA Member since 9/9/07 Posts: 1043	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/2/12 8:59 AM I have stayed away from bed sheets thus far, because I've been told they are very difficult to quilt through. Is it really cheaper? Sheets are so expensive! I am now looking at the Kona Premium Muslin. Based on Kona cotton being called 'heavy', I think the premium broadcloth will be too thin for me. I think Kona cotton is a good weight for quilting fabric. It looks like the muslin is just a little bit thinner. Any thoughts?
RobbieK   Advanced AL USA Member since 5/20/09 Posts: 77	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/2/12 9:13 AM Two things about Fabric.com: Free Shipping with $35 purchase and free returns, no questions asked.
sewsally   Intermediate WA USA Member since 8/18/02 Posts: 1200	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/2/12 1:10 PM You can buy a swatch or two to check it out.

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