Kuusistoquilter

Today I am going to try using fusible batting and preprinted backing fabric with quilting lines on it. I am trying it out on a selvage quilt. I am a little nervous since I have never used either of these products before. I will update when I am done.

cjackaitlin

Good luck, yes let us know how you make out,thanks.

Candace

Good luck. I hate fusible batting!

QuiltnNan

best wishes for a great finish !

Tartan

I love Hobbs 80/20 fusible batt. It is dry ironed to the quilt top and back. I iron a larger quilt on the old carpet so it lays full size and flat. I spread out the back (right side down), lay the batt on top and then the top down right side up. I then iron the sandwich together, flip it over and iron the back, fixing any wrinkles and when it looks perfect, I put a few safety pins along the sides to prevent it separating. I start machine quilting from the center and about half way finished, I re-iron the back if needed. Good luck and I have not had any puckers on my quilt backs since I started using it.

Joset

i used fusible batting once for my MIL and never again. i hate that stuff.

sandypants

I have used Fusible Batting and I like it. I use it mostly on Table Runners or Wall quilts. Works great for me.

Feathers-N-Fur

I looked up the preprinted backings and it didn't say, but will ironing set the ink on the backing and make it not wash out? I know that can happen with washable pens.

Handcraftsbyjen

I've never used fusible batting. To be honest, the idea of it kind of scares me. I'd be worried I'd end up with wrinkles or puckers.

Maggiem

I love fusible batting and no longer want to use anything else. I use Hobbs 80/20 fusible batting, like the member above, and find it easy to use and so much better than trying to hand-baste classic batting. I admire quilters who can do hand-basting but for me, fusible batting is the way to go. I've done 6 quilts with it in the past year, and have finally tamed my UFO pile.