Thanks all for clearing up my confusion about calico. For some reason, known only to me, I had thought that calico was patterned cotton typically used in 'country' clothes or furnishings.
Knot Garden work
Mar 24, 2005
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Calico - in the U.S. - is muslin that is printed. Sometimes woven, but also printed. Now if that doesn't add to your confusion, I don't know what will. :-) Calico also comes in slightly differing "weights".
The fabric used in furnishings is often chintz, a cotton with a shiny glaze on it, usually bold designs. But you might also find calico in furnishings and curtains. Calico was also popular as those long dresses a few years back, as well as children's clothing. Of course, it has to be ironed, unless you find the more expensive types that are much less wrinkle prone. There really are cottons that you don't have to iron, or require only a minor touch up.
Dianne
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