This is the most informative video about all the different types of quilting fabrics and how they're made. I have learnt so much and feel much more confident in selecting what I need for future quilts. Thank you!
I enjoyed this video, I learned alit thank you. I have a question about quilting cotton though. What type of fabric do sewing machine companies consider it. For example; broadcloth? Because my sewing machine guide doesn't tell me what needles to use with quilting cotton. Matter of fact they don't even list it as a type of fabric in the chart.
Broadcloth of today is considered a lightweight, poly cotton usually, some broadcloth is 100% cotton. Quilting cotton is lightweight, but more threads than broadcloth. Depends what you’re using quilting cotton for, quilting or clothing would require 2 different needle sizes. Size 12 for clothing, at least a size 14 for quilts.
I have been sewing for many years and knew very little about quilting fabrics. You are a sweetheart to share all this great knowledge with us. Thank you!❤
@@tiffanyturcotte1470 not really. Homespun is a much looser weave. It will shrink quite a bit. Woven is 60 square and is made so your plaids are true plaids.
@@TheFabricPatch Thank you! I have been prewashing all my fabrics (straight to the laundry room when I come home from the fabric store) for the shrink factor and for the colour bleed risk. I had noticed that there is a lot less dye lost into the water in the past few years, but not understood why sometimes there was more and other times less... Now I guess it was whether I had some homespun in the mix! In Western Australia I have only seen homespun as plain unprinted, not solid colours as plain quilting cotton fabric. I will keep looking, but maybe I will only prewash the homespuns from now on! Can I combine quality quilting fabrics which have not been prewashed with ones which have been? or have I compromised those factors and should prewash (or not prewash) all the fabrics in the same project?
Cindi you never cease to amaze me with your knowledge and they way you explain things where they are so easy to understand!! I can’t say thank you enough for all the information and wisdom you have shared!!
I also learned so much, even though I worked at a fabric store years ago no one ever taught us a lot of this info. Just one little thing (and I've heard so many others do this that it makes me think this must be a midwest thing) it's selvage, not salvage. Scrap metal is salvaged but fabric has a selvage! Now I feel petty for mentioning it but as a professional I think you'd surely want to pronounce it correctly.
I have been sewing for 70 years and a quilter for 35 years. I always felt that I had a good knowledge of fabric, but your video has taught me things I didn't know to look for and also interesting information about the process of printing fabric. Thank you.
Although I’ve sewn for many years, and have learned much, you have added to my knowledge! Thank you so much for teaching an ‘older’ woman so new tricks & information.
Wow, just the one sentence, the one where you mention that you haven’t pre-washed your fabrics in about 10 years! Yaaaaay! You just took a load off my mind. Thank you so much! Yup, I’m subscribing!
Good, informative video for all levels of sewers/crafters. Personally, I will continue pre-washing all fabrics. I make quilts to be used. That means they will be washed. Most of those finishing chemicals are added to benefit sale display and once washed, the fabric often looks and feels different. I don't like surprises, I want to know how the fabric will look before I gift it. Besides, I have no interest in handling or breathing in those chemical coated fibers.
THANK YOU SO MUCH. What an informative video! I've watched A LOT of quilting videos, but this is first time i found a talk regarding this subject. I so appreciate the sharing of your knowledge.
I have learned so much from this one video, I'm so grateful you did this. Especially your last "tip" about retaining the details of solid black fabric purchases. I would never, in my lifetime, thought that was necessary. Thankyou so much. Happy days from Oz. Suzie
1st time here! I don't sew and I have never made a Quilt but I really enjoyed listening to you explain about the new fabrics.! You're a really good teacher I can tell! I wish you well with all your endeavors. Linda from Michigan =)
Great information Cindy! Some of it I thought so it was nice to have that information confirmed. I really appreciate you taking the time to explain and share this information. Awesome! I do not prewash with the exception of flannel. I have found different ones (even ones from the same fabric line) will shrink differently and then your baby blanket or whatever will be skewed after it is sewn. Washing it prior to cutting you don’t have near the problems with that issue. I make a lot of baby blankets using two pieces (usually two complementary designs) of 1.25 - 1.5 yard right sides together, then turn and top stitch closed and then crochet some kind of border around the outside...usually a scallop of some kind. I wash first, then cut the squares as large as possible based on what happens when the pieces shrink. Usually I end up with approximately 40-43” square. A friend made 3 for me, one for each of my girls when they were born--yes they still have them--and I loved them! They were always the ones the girls favored as well even as they got older. I loved that they were square when they were tiny....so easy to wrap them up with plenty of coverage to go around them completely and with plenty to go over their heads as well. But flannel I always serge or zigzag the cut ends and wash in hot water. I have had problems with red fabrics though. Even a quilt that was washed and I used color catchers so the red didn’t turn the white pink. The next time I washed it, I did not use the color catchers and the red did run, turning the white pink. Not attractive on a red, white and blue patriotic quilt! I learned my lesson! But that was at least 10 years ago. Maybe they are more color-safe today. But I will always use color catchers from now on. Thanks again. I so appreciate your videos. They are so helpful!
I made my first simple skirt, in royal blue sailcloth, at age 12 in 1962! In those days, it was actually cheaper to make your own clothes than buy them!
Very interesting. I absolutely have to pre-wash my fabrics. The reactions I have to the chemicals are awful and so if I want to sew I must wash. Does the batik side test still work if it is washed?
Nearly 50 years ago, yes I’m old, I had cut out the fabric for a formal to wear in high school. I was going to make it, but my mother thought she would surprise me and make it for me. The only problem with that is she sewed the entire dress with the wrong side of the fabric. It was sateen style jacquard fabric, So it worked OK, but I knew it was wrong side out.
Your presentation was “spot on”! After many college classes in the study of fabrics, you pinpointed the the important factors with great clarity!!! Congratulations !!!
AHHH! Could someone please tell me if and where I can get the BLUE fabric at 17:00 behind her when she is talkig? It is lovely, what brand is it please?
I precast my quilting fabric because I'm concerned about the chemicals used in growing cotton and the manufacture of textiles outside of the US where the laws are not as strict. What are your thoughts on this?
If you are not convinced to prewash... do it once. then clean your dryer screen. That's what could have been in the air you breath as you cut, piece, iron and quilt your project.
Great video! I knew the basic types of fabrics but not the "how and why" of their production. Really makes you appreciate what we purchase for our projects!
Excellent information. Now I am not going to wash my very dark navy Kona solid but use a color catcher. Perfect pacing very easy to understand. Thank you Cindi
What a great video!! So much information that I didn't know about different types of cotton fabric. Love the idea of not pre-washing because of the added finishes. Thank you so much!! Love the box opening Fridays. It's like Christmas!!💞
I am so glad that I watched this video. I've been "quilting" (really only playing because I like to keep my quilts simple) and never really knew that much about the fabric. Thank you, Cindi, for explaining the differences between the various fabrics. I love watching your videos, especially when there are boxes to be opened, because I think they are fun. Not to mention being able to see all of the new fabric you will have in your store. Have a great day!
Wow that was absolutely brilliant! Thank you so much for explaining it all so beautifully, why didn't I know all this before?!! I've been quilting for five years now and I didn't really know what quilting cotton, batiks etc was, can't thank you enough, 💕
I just found this video and really appreciate the information! I am a fabric snob 😜and btw love me some batiks! I also shop estate sales and find fabric there so having this information is priceless! Thank You!
Thank you for this information. I too don`t prewash my fabric. I've had more than one person tell me how wrong I am. Again, thank you, I learned several new pieces of information.
I’ve learned so much in this video. Thanks for sharing your incredible knowledge. I’m just retired and just begun learning to quilt. I’ll be following you. Judy
I made a table runner with a brown batic that did bleed. I didn't use a color catcher as I didn't think it would bleed. Question. Do youhave a tutorial on using cuddle/minky?. Planning a lap quilt for hubby and want to put it on the back.
Awesome information! One question: is there such a thing as "dye lot" between bolts of the same exact fabric or will it always be the same exact color? ie: if I buy a yard from you and then have to purchase a yard later from a different store or if there is a second run of the fabric . Thanks for always helping me understand your industry!
I can answer that from current experience. YES, there can be a difference in color from different dye lots even though it comes for the “same exact fabric.” I was almost done a yoyo quilt using a dark navy. I was running short of fabric, so I ordered more of the same fabric; however, when I opened it, it was enough of a different color, that I have had to replace all of the original navy with the new fabric so the entire quilt is the same color.
Some great tips! Thanks! The red Kaufman Dr Suess bled for me even with several color catchers but not terribly. The red on the white stripes is what I'm talking about. Luckily i didn't use a whole lot and its a baby quilt. She didn't care😂
SELvedge, SELvedge, SELvedge - not 'SALvage.' (SELvage in US spelling.) Two entirely different words, and if you want to come across as professional and knowledgeable in your field, you NEED to know the vocabulary and pronounce it correctly. Salvage means to save something that is damaged. Come on...
If you don't prewash the fabric, do you have reds or other dark colours bleed into other fabrics when you wash the finished article? What about shrinkage? Some fabrics shrink more than others. That's why I prewash my fabrics.
Great video! I've worked in several quilt shops in 2 states so I'm pretty "fabric savvy" but retired now. And, wow! the updated info on manufacturing processes is so helpful. Thank you so much for your tutorials also.🤗
DON'T TRUST RED! I don't care what brand it is! I have made a quilt for my parents 50th wedding anniversary ( not done in time.). Cream background with applique top and a red backing fabric. The red fabric is bleeding so badly my sewing machine bed has been tinted pink during quilting! That's before washing! My father has since passed away from a snake bite 12 months ago here in Australia and I'm not game to actually launder this bloody quilt. Apart from 2 packets of colour catchers in the machine any suggestions?
This was very helpful and informative. Since I have been watching quilting videos I’ve heard the term quilter’s cotton but I never heard it explained. Thank you.
How do I know if the fabric I am purchasing is actually 60 square quilters grade fabric? Thank you for your time and answering my question. I always appreciate you.
Thank you so much. Very helpful, great information, wonderful tips. I really appreciate your sharing the wisdom you've gained over time. Like the tutorials too!
Good info, I wonder if you could comment on white fabrics--- HTF a good white fabric whether it is a white (tone on tone) batik, a "white on white" print (which usually feels harsh or plastic coated) or even the quilt shop whites, many just aren't substantial in feel. Is the grey fabric for colors thicker by itself, or do all the dyes & finishes make it "feel" thicker? Even within a jelly roll I usually have to discard the very light ones as they are just plain too thin!! Aggravating. I do like the Kona cotton white(snow) and wonder why there aren't any Kona "white on white" to make it a subtle difference from plain white.
