Hobbs Fusible Batting
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Hobbs Fusible Batting
Asking the experts here. I'm working on a paper-piecing commissioned quilt. I'm going to use the QAYG method to connect the blocks.
Would the Hobbs fusible batting work for this? If I don't have to spray baste these smaller squares, it would probably be much easier.
My customer wants something that will be warm and thinking with 20% polyester fibers, it should work.
I'm allergic to wool so that's not an option. And, I'm sure a high-loft poly would be very challenging on 12" blocks.
Thanks for your tips!!!
Would the Hobbs fusible batting work for this? If I don't have to spray baste these smaller squares, it would probably be much easier.
My customer wants something that will be warm and thinking with 20% polyester fibers, it should work.
I'm allergic to wool so that's not an option. And, I'm sure a high-loft poly would be very challenging on 12" blocks.
Thanks for your tips!!!
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I have used Hobbs fusible for quilts and runners. You need a big spot to iron it for a quilt but I love it for small projects too. In QAYG blocks it will give you a nice flat block to work with. It can be pealed back and re-ironed if necessary also.
As for warmth, it is the same as other 80/20 mixed batt.
As for warmth, it is the same as other 80/20 mixed batt.
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Most of the larger quilts that I do are QAYG. I don't see the need for a fusible batting or spray basting. I usually use 80/20 Hobbs, and with blocks for me, there is almost no shifting. You can cut the batting slightly larger than the block, so that if there is a little bit of shifting, there will be plenty of batting to reach the edge. Then trim the block to the desired size.
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