I have two sources for cover cloths. I have a sewing machine, so I can hem
fabric quickly. The first source was a duvet/comforter cover from Lands'
End (clothing and bedding in the USA) which, after over 10 years constant
use, shredded in the middle, but had usable edges. Only problem was it was
no good as a work cloth, because putting a pin through the stuff, simple
percale, was very difficult. Great for cover cloths of all sorts of sizes.
Also a cheap bobbin roll. deep green.
The other source is from inweave.com, usual disclaimers, satisfied customer.
The price is good, 100% cotton is just that. And the description makes it
easy to order without touching the fabric, number of ounces per square yard
for weight, exact description of feel, drape, possible uses. They used to
use Crayola Crayons to help describe the colors. Prices can be very good, a
wide range of colors. If you don't like them, wait a while, and you might
find something suitable. They also send swatches. Go to home decorating
fabrics, then to duck/twills, then to twills.
http://www.inweavefabric.com/2m8/home-dec-fabric/duck-twill/twill.html
Nice for all sorts of uses.
I think that to a certain extent cover cloths are like bobbins. You can
never have too many. I have one embroidered cover cloth because of the
embroidery. But it is thick polyester, and not as nice as the cotton ones.
Or linen.
Lyn from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA, where we're having a dreary Saturday.
Chilly, cloudy, damp.
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