Thank you, Carrie. This is great information. I'd love to make a quilt using lawn fabrics.

What size is Camilles traveling quilt? Wow! That's strong!

Thanks for all the tips! I may start with pillow cases because I can sew them up quickly and I’ll bet they are sooooo comfy.
My Meggie always slept on my bed when I was at work until she got too old to jump up there.

Great info, Carrie! Thank you

As a smocker, I love lawn fabrics and yes, that famous company! Lawn is not only durable-I washed my daughter's dresses and dried them as well as ironing-but it has a beautiful hand. It is very soft and makes the best pillowcases and quilt backings.

Thanks for the very informative information. I will try lawn in my quilts.

I'm not familiar with cotton lawns, but I'm excited to find out more and buy some. Wow, they are beautiful.

We only like you more for letting sweet Rosie on the bed! I NEED some of these lawns now! (I sleep with three cats!)

Have you used lawn for bindings? It sure would be flexible.

I love lawn for clothing, so I have a stash of it, and I wanted to try it in quilts but I wasn't sure how it holds up. Glad to hear your take on it, thanks for the thorough answer. I've got a bunch of Moda Regent Street lawn (so pretty, soft and light!)- can't wait to make a quilt with it. I'd love to back my quilts with lawn, too!

I love lawn clothing -- so feminine! Thought it would be to delicate for quilting, but you've convinced me otherwise. I will have to try it. Thanks!

Carrie,
Thanks for the information. This was great to hear about something other than quilting cotton; makes other wish to try out Lawn & see how it feels and quilts up.
Good article

what are the prices of the lawn products

Only downside I have heard from experience is that lawn doesn’t play well against heavier weight cottons in piecing. A teacher from years ago had used some Laura Ashley lawns in a pieced quilt and by the time she had completed the quilt (hand pieced) most of the lawns had disintegrated leaving holes in the quilt having been pulled apart by the weight of the heavier cottons. I have since avoided them. Wonder if the newer ones fare better.

Thanks so much for clearing that up. I'm sold, especially since they are both soft and lovely.

And we are a family who sleeps with dogs and cats, so no judgment here. I'm convinced we all have sweeter dreams when we're cuddled together.

Thanks for the information and I have a really stupid question: do I need to prewash lawn or can I use it like my cottons without prewashing?

Thank you for the information on using lawn. As an "older" quilter, I thought lawn was too light for quilting. This will certainly open up my world of fabric choices. Thanks!

Cotton lawns are amazing to make quilts with! I have a throw I made with “another brand’s” lawn and used a summer weight batting in it. It is so light weight and soft and is light enough to keep the breeze of a fan off but let cool air flow through. I’ve been using it for two summers now and Have a very loving dog and it washes well and has held up wonderfully. As for garments the drape is lovely.

What is the price of the lawns. I cannot find it at all

Thank you Carrie for the info regarding Cotton Lawns. I am intrigued and have probably seen them before but didn’t realize it at the time. Anyway I’m going to buy some & give it a try. Thanks again.

Since lawn has a higher thread count and tighter weave, what sewing machine needle should be used and should stitch length be adjusted (to prevent puckering)?

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