Amanda Jane Textiles

How to do a burn test on fabric

cotton fabric being subjected to a burn test

This is a practical post on how to check the fibre content of your fabric by doing a burn test. There are some safety considerations so please read carefully! For patchwork and quilting you need use fabric which is 100% cotton. Piecing fabric to create a quilt top relies on pressing with a hot iron.ContinueContinue reading “How to do a burn test on fabric”

A Quilt Exhibition in Deal 2023

Last month I went to the Dragonfly Quilters’ Exhibition in St George’s Hall, High Street, Kent. This was a show full of colourful and beautifully executed work. Here are some of my favourite pieces. This quilt ‘Surrounded by Stars’ by Liz Newington was hand-pieced from fabrics donated by family and friends and machine-quilted. So eye-catching!ContinueContinue reading “A Quilt Exhibition in Deal 2023”