This topic is interesting to me because I've noticed since I started using the Hobbs fusible my quilts aren't very soft. I've never done any dense quilting so I didn't think that was it. Maybe it's the batting? I'll have to go back to Warm and Natural or Hobbs 80/20 if that will make a difference. I also tried the Elmer's glue yesterday and it worked great. No need for the fusible maybe.