tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6936759563200947460.post454103986477942411..comments2024-03-26T10:35:29.123-06:00Comments on Miss Abigail's Hope Chest: Yellow Ruffled TowelsKathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00670017068516575306noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6936759563200947460.post-79042560704125312982015-09-10T20:16:18.218-06:002015-09-10T20:16:18.218-06:00I neglected to mention where to find the plain wea...I neglected to mention where to find the plain weave in a fabric store. It could be shelved in a couple of spots, but I generally have my best luck in the section where you find cotton fabric for summer skirts OR in with the home dec fabric. Hope that helps.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00670017068516575306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6936759563200947460.post-28846120618392752402015-09-10T20:12:12.784-06:002015-09-10T20:12:12.784-06:00So happy to have another reader, welcome! Your ins...So happy to have another reader, welcome! Your instincts are right about quilting cottons. The nicer quilter's cottons use a thread (in the weaving stage) that is twisted more tightly, thus giving a nice finish to the fabric. The beautiful finish makes for a nice pillowcase! This tighter twist makes the thread less absorbent though. The homespun fabric, in the quilting section, is diffierent. The twist in the thread is a little less and the fabric makes GREAT dishtowels. There are lots or colors and pretty plaid patterns. I really love handmade homespun dishtowels. Some people I know love flannel dishtowels, especially once they are washed a number of times and some of the nap wears off. This particular yellow fabric is a bottom weight (meaning that it is heavy enought for a skirt or lightweight pants or shorts) and so is nice for a hand towel. By plain weave, I mean "one over, one under" just like you might have done as a child on a cardboard loom. This weave is simple and is also absorbent. The plain weave also lends itself to fraying easily, if desired. Good luck with your projects!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00670017068516575306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6936759563200947460.post-68313598379765039302015-09-09T13:22:45.023-06:002015-09-09T13:22:45.023-06:00Hi Kathleen! I'm so glad I found your blog and...Hi Kathleen! I'm so glad I found your blog and follow it now. I always find your posts inspiring and motivational. These yellow towels are so cheerful! Can you tell me if by "cotton plain weave" you mean good quality quilting cotton, like Kona solids? I love the idea of making dish towels for gifts but am not sure how absorbent they'll be in a quilting weight cotton. Thank You & happy crafting!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com