Batting -- is there a right and wrong side???
I'm a new quilter so don't think I'm a stupid-head, (like my DGS sometimes says, and gets in trouble for it). I didn't even think about it.
I have some white warm and natural that I'm about to use and don't want to mess up the sandwich. Can anyone share what they know about this? Thanks... Julie |
Bottom line, yes there is a right and wrong side. I know there was a discussion here on the board a bit ago that you might be able to search for more info. BUT, I've used W&N batting for years; have never paid attention (honestly didn't even know about right/wrong side) and have never had an issue. I hand quilt. I think there would be even less of an issue (if one even really exists) if you are machine quilting. Just my 2 cents.
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I've never been able to tell. can't tell the insul-bright sides either.
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Bumps against quilt top and smoother side against backing
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Originally Posted by intoquilting
(Post 6010555)
Bumps against quilt top and smoother side against backing
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Smooth side lays on wrong side of backing....:)
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Stitch124 thanks for asking this question. I never knew this nor even thought about this question. Thanks again!
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I can speak from personal experience that I DID have a problem on my longarm when I put it on upside down. The needle pushed little tiny tufts of the batting through to the backing. I don't think this would happen to a hand quilter but it could easily happen on a DSM (domestic sewing machine) and most definitely will happen with a LA based on my experience and others.
A little rhyme that always helps me remember with W&N is "Bump side up" |
I never knew that there was a wrong or right side of batting. Now I know. Thanks for asking this question Stitch124.
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The manufacture of warm and natural says the side with the bits of dark specks is the right side , that faces up , and should face the back of the quilt top. Its much harder to tell on warm and white ( no specks) which side is the right side . I keep a square of warm and natural , so I can compare the textures , and hopefully get it right. But bumpy side goes up.
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