The Fabrics and Materials I use to Sew my Items

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Below will be details on what I use and buy to make in my quilted items.

Quilting is a method of stitching layers of material together

Whenever I make something, that has been quilted. Example has multiple layers of fabric and a padded filler called batting, I always use 100% cotton:

 This means that both outer fabrics are made with only 100% cotton fabric.

The Thread is also 100% cotton, I love to use the Gutermann brand, I buy the  100% cotton which is perfect for quilting, it sews through the many layers nicely.

The Batting itself is also 100% cotton, (I always err to caution), as "100% Cotton Batting can still have something called Scrim" which is a product that holds the batting together with extra support to make the sewing needle glide through it. 

So all my Quilts no matter what size or colours, are made with products as above: The scrim for quilts is of no concern at all, as you don't place them in a microwave or a clothes dryer, they should be line dried. 

As Im not sure of the exact products to make the scrim, I make sure my Pot Holders of any kind get an extra layer of material called Insul-Brite. I place between the batting, this excellent fabric also stops the condensation from the heat of your dish going through to your precious countertops or dining table.

For my  Heat Up items I make, such as, Microwave Safe Bowl Holders and  Microwave Safe Lavender Heat Bags, I will only use a product called Wrap-N-Zap, which is made in USA from the brand Legacy.

It was designed for microwavable projects for bowl holders, casserole warmers, baked potato zappers, insulated potato bags to steam your potatoes and vegetables all in the microwave  

How to Care for your Purchase

I will make sure that every item that is made by myself at Christine's Hobby Spot, comes with swing-tags for  all Washing Instructions and Microwave Instructions (if reqired) as any item that is not to go into a microwave will state  [Do not use in the Microwave].