Does polyester batting really "beard" that much?
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I use polyester battings a lot, have never had a bearding problem, in fact until I read your post I had no idea anyone had that problem with poly batts. I thought some cotton battings were the big bearding culprits. I do use dream poly, dream green, and Hobbs poly and/or Hobbs blends. Dream and Hobbs wool battings are also ones I use a lot- I've never experienced a bearding problem in 38 years of making quilts (maybe I've been lucky)
#22
I use polyester battings a lot, have never had a bearding problem, in fact until I read your post I had no idea anyone had that problem with poly batts. I thought some cotton battings were the big bearding culprits. I do use dream poly, dream green, and Hobbs poly and/or Hobbs blends. Dream and Hobbs wool battings are also ones I use a lot- I've never experienced a bearding problem in 38 years of making quilts (maybe I've been lucky)
Dina
#23
Polyester batting used to beard a lot. It no longer does especially if you make sure you are using a sharp needle of the correct size for your thread. I looked at the batting that you are thinking of getting. I am concerned about how light it is. It says that it is 3.8 oz per yard. The batting that I use is either 9 or 12 oz per yard and for most applications I use the 12 oz batt. The 9 oz batt can seem a little light at times.
Julie
Julie
#25
[QUOTE=Julie1;6903763]Polyester batting used to beard a lot. It no longer does especially if you make sure you are using a sharp needle of the correct size for your thread. I looked at the batting that you are thinking of getting. I am concerned about how light it is. It says that it is 3.8 oz per yard. The batting that I use is either 9 or 12 oz per yard and for most applications I use the 12 oz batt. The 9 oz batt can seem a little light at times.
This is good to know. Thanks!! I am off to see if I can figure out what it says about Warm & Natural. Should have done that already, huh!
Dina
This is good to know. Thanks!! I am off to see if I can figure out what it says about Warm & Natural. Should have done that already, huh!
Dina
#28
The only problem I've had with polyester batting has been inconsistent thickness (usually where it was folded for bagging). That has not been a problem with the batting I got from my MIL that was on a roll.
I've also discovered that I do prefer the batting that looks and feels more like fleece instead of "standed fluff" - much easier to use.
I've also discovered that I do prefer the batting that looks and feels more like fleece instead of "standed fluff" - much easier to use.
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