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How to do a burn test on fabric

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”

‘Watch the Stars’ – layering up and finishing the quilt

The finished size of the quilt top is 48 x 72″ The Story so Far The description of the mystery quilt project is here The January block is here The February block is here The March block is here The April block is here The May block is here The June block is here TheContinueContinue reading “‘Watch the Stars’ – layering up and finishing the quilt”