What, Is Cotton?
cotton a 100% broadcloth Robert Fabrics Los The introduced fabric the 1980's in to then emerging industry, interest continues today. is soft, fabric, called 'Quilter's Cotton', that also for apparel as children's clothing; comfortable dresses; and decorating. has 'meaty' which you really the when touch fabric that it joy work with.
Warps. Wefts, Too
Kona has high by thread This there 60 threads 60 threads square of Until did research, didn't what and threads (I never heard word 'weft'.) A thread a thread the long strong usually down the a thread passed and between warp to cloth. is high count, those and playing that Kona a light, very material; of best fabrics for or quilting.
Pre-use Care
It's a idea launder fabric remove sizing/finish using in project. it you any 100% fabric: wash, detergent, dry remove and Expect a shrinkage.
What About Color?
Kona available plenty colors, solid according the manufacturer's web RobertKaufman.com. a search 'hand Kona cotton' will up offering of and of dyed cotton fabric.
But Aren't You Embroiderer?
I a embroiderer those qualities make cotton for and apply machine too. meaty I makes very to and to The factor minimal best all, stitched designs gorgeous it. though a cheaper I all embroidery on cotton turn it for finished project have. Embroidery digitizer Schneider her machine embroidery designs on website, WindstarEmbroidery.com. You can Deb visiting website by href='mailto:dschneider@WindstarEmbroidery.com'>dschneider@WindstarEmbroidery.com |