How do you buy your batting?
02-28-2015, 09:16 AM
#21
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I use to buy the larger roll of Hobbs Batting 80/20 (30 yds) but now I like the smaller 15 yard roll but haven't been able to find it for sale anywhere. My local JAF doesn't seem to carry it anymore in So CA. Buying it the bag is always a problem trying to remove the wrinkles. They roll it up instead of nicely folding like W&N.
03-01-2015, 12:38 PM
#22
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Location: SW Missouri
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Originally Posted by katier825
I wish I had space for a roll, because it's probably the best way to use it without ending up with a bunch of narrow leftovers. But I have a tiny house and mostly buy Queen size packages of Hobbs 80/20.
I keep my roll in a closet, but right now I'm busy cleaning out all the batting pieces and piecing them for use. He'll go in the closet soon--once I take off the outer plastic wrap, he will expand.
I decided that since he was living in my living room, I'd try to make him a part of the family.
He looks big and bulky, but he's a softie at heart. He gives and gives, even as I take and take.
03-01-2015, 06:49 PM
#23
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Oxford, CT
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Interesting that few of the posts mention the QUALITY of the batting, only the price. Rub some swatches of different brands between your fingers. Try warm & natural, Fairfield products, Hobbs & dream cotton. When you figure out which is the softest, smoothest, most drape able batting (my favorite is Dream Cotton), stock up when it's on sale at the LQS. Piece leftovers together for smaller projects. Use leftovers for quilt as you go this way you can save $ w/o sacrificing quality. And tiny scraps are great for dusting, removing nail polish & cleaning the dogs' ears
03-02-2015, 07:20 AM
#26
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Location: Monroe, IN
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Buying by the rolll would be great for several reasons, but that limits you to one kind of batting. I make all kinds of quilts, with some needing the flatter and cooler 80/20 type and some needing the warmth or loft of poly. So I buy it by the bag, usually Hobbs from Connecting Threads when it is on sale.
03-03-2015, 08:58 AM
#27
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Location: Texas
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Originally Posted by AngeliaNR
I also live in a very small house, so I have to get creative: Meet Mr. Batting!
I keep my roll in a closet, but right now I'm busy cleaning out all the batting pieces and piecing them for use. He'll go in the closet soon--once I take off the outer plastic wrap, he will expand.
I decided that since he was living in my living room, I'd try to make him a part of the family. He looks big and bulky, but he's a softie at heart. He gives and gives, even as I take and take.
I keep my roll in a closet, but right now I'm busy cleaning out all the batting pieces and piecing them for use. He'll go in the closet soon--once I take off the outer plastic wrap, he will expand.
I decided that since he was living in my living room, I'd try to make him a part of the family.
He looks big and bulky, but he's a softie at heart. He gives and gives, even as I take and take.Dina
03-03-2015, 10:46 AM
#28
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Location: Central Florida
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I live in a camper, so room is precious. I quilt a lot and take advantage of sales. Connecting Thread has sales for 30% off & that's when I stock up. Sometimes I even get the free shipping if I need something else! Works well for me!
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