A substantial part of the pleasure of quilting is gathering the materials that you will use. There are two methods: you can either select the pattern first or the cloth first or if you are an experienced quilter, you can disregard the recommendations on the pattern and use whatever cloth you please. However, this is a big step that the novice should not take lightly Most quilters will opt for cotton, 100% cotton, because it is the easiest fabric to use, is pleasant to handle, is washable and is readily available in different patterns and weights.
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Selecting And Preparing Cloth For Quilting





