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| katmom |
Posted - Jun 15 2009 : 06:44:36 AM
So, what is your favorite type of fabric?
I have to say that while silks, satins & velvets are sooo wonderful to touch and organic cotton is so "Green", my all time favorite,,,& those of you who grew up in the 60's can attest to this....Seesucker! Yep, good old fashion cotton Seersucker...
I love the way it puckers, and gets softer with washings. I love both the solids as well as plaids...I have 2 seesucker blouces in my closet, but they are hard to come by. So for now I just continue to wash, wear & enjoy mine.
Oh and another thing I LOVE about seesucker,,,No Ironing! lol!
Have a Great Day.
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
"I've never met a sewing machine I didn't like!"
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| katmom |
Posted - Jul 14 2009 : 9:54:53 PM
I saw the most delightful ladies western shirts made out of seesucker fabric over at the "Big R" Farm & Feed store....ok, now to figure out how to justify that I need to buy a couple of these shirts....luv seesucker...
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| KansasCowgirrrl |
Posted - Jul 14 2009 : 9:19:48 PM
I love gingham, especially pink and white! Next would be quilting 100% cotton fabrics. If I'm wearing it, I love silk and velvet.
Cowgirrrl Lisa, Farmgirl #596
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| katmom |
Posted - Jul 05 2009 : 11:29:29 PM
shoowee! you nearly gave me a heart attack Kelley ...lol! polyester,,,,,hahaha!
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| farmmommy |
Posted - Jul 05 2009 : 3:57:46 PM
I would have to save that my favorite is polyester!!
LOL!!!! Just kidding!!! Hate the stuff!
It's so hard to decide!!! But like so many of you.....seersucker, 100% cotton!!
Sounds like some of us have quite the fabric stash going on....maybe we should have a Fabric Stash Swap! I git rid of about 30 pounds of mine earlier this spring...and it felt so good, even though I got seeds in return instead of fabric!! (Seeds--my seconds favorite thing to collect and stash!!..lol)
Anything 100% cotton that is floral or gingham...oh....and like some of you....the 1930's reproductions!!! They are just so versatile in any type of design or project!!! (in my opinion!) |
| melody |
Posted - Jul 05 2009 : 3:56:23 PM
Definately LINEN....even if it does wrinkle!!
Melody
Farmgirl #525
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| Celticheart |
Posted - Jul 05 2009 : 1:18:48 PM
quote:
Originally posted by katmom
oh Sarah, when it comes to fabric...I have very little restraint....lol!
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
"I've never met a sewing machine I didn't like!"
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And I have no restraint whatsoever! I love silk but.....quilter that I am, I use 100% cotton most of the time. I save those silks and laces for Crazy Quilts.
It's not about being perfect, but enjoying what you do. Set aside time to be creative.
Robyn Pandolph
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| katmom |
Posted - Jul 03 2009 : 11:18:38 PM
oh Sarah, when it comes to fabric...I have very little restraint....lol!
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
"I've never met a sewing machine I didn't like!"
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| chaddsgirl |
Posted - Jul 02 2009 : 10:34:42 AM
I don't think I could possibly pick a favorite. In fact, I'm making myself some simple, light cotton dresses for the summer and I must have stood in front of the fabric wall at Wal-Mart for an hour trying to decide which cloth, which color, etc. I could have bought $1,000.00 worth of fabric, but restrained myself to just enough for one dress and one apron.
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| lisa229 |
Posted - Jul 02 2009 : 09:50:54 AM
I don't think I could pick a fave....but if I HAD to, it'd be 100% cotton....so soft..
Lisa
http://lisa22968.blogspot.com/ |
| suzifire |
Posted - Jul 01 2009 : 7:35:05 PM
It's got to be handkerchief linen...Nothing more wonderful for a nightgown/
"I want a world that is sane & just & clean & I am willing to do my part to make it so" |
| Faransgirl |
Posted - Jun 21 2009 : 08:12:15 AM
I like gingham and cotton flannel. I like the lining the coffin with flannel idea. I think I want horses on mine. LOL I use cotton flannel to make p.j.s for my kids every Christmas. They are all in their twenties and they still love opening them the night before. The tradition has grown to include significant others as well as best friends. I love cotton flannel in the winter and gingham in the summer. Must be 100% cotton.
Farmgirl Sister 572
May the force of the horse be with you. |
| Faransgirl |
Posted - Jun 21 2009 : 08:02:55 AM
I love gingham and a nice cotton flannel. I like the idea of a coffin lined in it. My kids are all in their twenties and I still make them cotton flannel pajamas for Christmas every year. They love them. It has grown into a tradition including new significant boyfriends and best friends. I love picking the prints to match the person. Like paw prints for my daughter that runs a small animal rescue and horses for me. I love gingham in the summer it is so cheery and cool.
Farmgirl Sister 572
May the force of the horse be with you. |
| peapicker |
Posted - Jun 20 2009 : 9:23:13 PM
I'm definately a cotton kind of girl.
Sharlet |
| katmom |
Posted - Jun 20 2009 : 9:00:35 PM
Does a Dog Bark!??? you betcha....
I'll email ya....
Thanx
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"I've never met a sewing machine I didn't like!"
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| Contrary Wife |
Posted - Jun 20 2009 : 11:35:34 AM
Hey Grace, I just read that you're into vintage bark cloth, well, I have some that was given to me, but it's not something I'm really into, so would you like to have it?
Teresa Sue
Farmgirl Sister #316
Planting Zone 4
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| katmom |
Posted - Jun 20 2009 : 08:37:57 AM
thanx for the heads up, Sheri....
hmmmm, me thinks me needs to make a 'quick' run into Spokane.....& Joanns is right along the way,,,at least I will make sure that it is! lol!
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
"I've never met a sewing machine I didn't like!"
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| Calico Cheri |
Posted - Jun 20 2009 : 04:31:54 AM
Goodness, how does one pick a favorite ?! I am touchy-feely so if it has a soft hand, I guess, then I'm drawn to it..Rayon, Velvet, soft cottons, and I adore tencel denim or chambray. Easy to wear and it breathes; rarely wrinkles.
~Glad to make your acquaintance :)
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| Sheep Mom 2 |
Posted - Jun 19 2009 : 8:23:01 PM
Just got an e-mail flyer, JoAnns is having a quilting fabric and supplies sale - all 30% off. This includes cutting tools and frames. Thought I would pass this along to my fellow fabricoholics....
Sheri |
| graciegreeneyes |
Posted - Jun 19 2009 : 7:45:22 PM
I love 1940s rayon - so many prints and colors. I love that you can get the 30s reproduction cotton, wish I could find a source for 40s type rayons, or any good quality rayon for that matter. There is nothing so flattering in a dress!!
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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| therusticcottage |
Posted - Jun 19 2009 : 1:49:03 PM
Thanks Grace! I didn't know they carried organic cotton. Love that 40% off coupon!
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| katmom |
Posted - Jun 19 2009 : 08:13:44 AM
ok Sheri, I am heading over to Fabric.com.....to do some major damage.com! lol!
Kay,
Joanns carries organic cotten @ $9.98 pr/yd. Only in solid colors...but you could dye the white or do a Batik or even fabric ink-stamp on the fabric. Don't forget your 40% off coupon when purchaseing.
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
"I've never met a sewing machine I didn't like!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| therusticcottage |
Posted - Jun 19 2009 : 01:57:36 AM
I love organic cotton. I'm looking for a source of organic cotton yardage. My favorite vintage fabric is a dotted swiss. My mom had kitchen curtains from dotted swiss and when I see it I am reminded of her.
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| katmom |
Posted - Jun 18 2009 : 8:09:34 PM
Stephanie,
I have a stash of vintage Bark cloth....& love it....wish I could buy more but the price tags are getting hefty!
Joyce, "Quilters keep us in stitches" ... lol! wish I knew who origionated that verse.
Oh & yes, I am wearing a seersucker blouse today... happy happy!
I just bought (off Amazon.com) a book about vintage fabrics from the late 1800's to 1960. I can hardly wait for it to arrive. I had been borrowing our local quilt clubs version to do some research.
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>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
"I've never met a sewing machine I didn't like!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| 1930sgirl |
Posted - Jun 18 2009 : 08:30:58 AM
Gee...I didn't mean to make it sound like all my reproduction fabric was made into quilts. Far from it! I have a huge stash of cottons.
Just looking at them makes me happy. After all, I do need to keep the closets warm!
In the winter, I decorate in a warmer theme, Thimbleberries and similar fabrics. In the summer, pastels from my 1930's quilts and other vintage looking fabrics.
It's so nice to "meet" kindred spirits,
Joyce |
| queenofdreamsz4u |
Posted - Jun 17 2009 : 10:54:44 PM
Since I'm a certified fabric junkie I must like all of it. :)
But I'll have to say for modern fabrics I love the hand of a Linen/Rayon blend, Linen/tencel blend or just plain ole Linen...the more you wash it, the softer it becomes...and the wrinkles are the character of it..so after the initial ironing..let those creases begin! And then of course, high quality cotton!
For my vintage fabrics I'll have to say pillow ticking, barkcloth and feedsacks are among my favorites.
 Queen of Dreamsz ~ keeper of dream kingdom
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