Thread: Fusible batting
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Old 08-29-2010, 02:21 AM
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dgmoby
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Originally Posted by Twilliebee
"I like fusible batting for table runners and other small projects that won't be wrapped on/over me. It seems kind of stiff, and I don't want that in a quilt."

The first time I tried it, I bought a twin size pkg at Walmart. It felt stiff and weird and I wasn't too sure about using it again.........until I threw the quilt in the washing machine. I always wash the quilt when I'm finished, and it came out soft and drapey. Just what I wanted. Now I buy off the roll at my LQS. Just lucky maybe, but I've never had a problem.
Right - the fusible washes out during the first wash. It's fine for the right application. As a longarmer, I would have to load the quilt a little differently if it had fusible. I'd recommend asking the person you intend to take it to what their thoughts are. But, for a purse or wall-hanging, it works well.

oops...didn't see the article - off to read it :)
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