Fabrics by the Creek

Good-quality quilting fabric is the powerhouse of quilts that last for years despite ozonation, abuse, and neglect. While fabrics make the finished product look the way it does, it is versatility that determines whether the end product remains obedient and constant or simply fades out defectively, breaking apart forever. This anticipation of the relationship between aesthetic durability and mass is what the designer already factors in while selecting the fabric. Why Does Fabric Quality Decide Quilt Longevity? A quilt is made to come apart at the seams, to be bent and stretched in the fold, and to be laundered many times over. Along the same lines, good quality quilting fabric does not stretch, distort, or fade. Its tight weave serves as a strong anchor, holds stitches in place, and prevents them from coming apart or ruffling into the fabric. With the passing of years, it is this structure that retains both the form and the function that surround the quilt. How Does Comfort Depend On F...