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Not sure which batting to use for wallhanging

Old 09-09-2011, 10:49 AM
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I'm trying to decide which batting would work best for my wallhanging. It is approximately 28" square. There will not be alot of quilting on it. Stitch in the ditch around the border HSTs, just some straight lines in the borders, and maybe some pebbles or swirls around the spools and the applique. Each block is about 6".

I'm thinking about trying a poly batting. I would like the final product to have nice stitch definition but still be lightweight, resist creasing (it might not be hung up for a long time) and flat. I've never worked with polyester before so I'm not sure how ti would work. The fabric is not prewashed.

I also have Warm n Natural and wool batting on hand. I would need to purchase the poly. Any advice, suggestions or tips?
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Old 09-09-2011, 11:50 AM
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I would use up your smaller probably leftover pieces of Warm & Natural.
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Old 09-09-2011, 12:59 PM
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I like thermore poly batting for mini's. Stays together, doesn't need close quilting.
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Old 09-09-2011, 01:26 PM
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I'm using up old smaller pieces of batting in my wallhangings at the moment.
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Old 09-09-2011, 01:39 PM
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I use my scraps of warm and natural. It doesn't need to be quilted closely and lays so nice.
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Old 09-09-2011, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by LeslieFrost
I like thermore poly batting for mini's. Stays together, doesn't need close quilting.
Ditto!
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Old 09-09-2011, 02:15 PM
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Thermore plus or pellon fleece.
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Old 09-09-2011, 02:16 PM
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White/cream/? fleece. It will have some thickness but won't droop.
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