The best fabric for quilting are:
Cotton;
Linen;
Voile; and
Silk.
Beginner quilters should start with cotton or linen since the others are much more difficult to handle.
When choosing cotton or linen for quilting, we should always aim for high-grade fabrics. For cotton, the lowest thread count should be 60 × 60. For linen fabric, medium weight is best.
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