Bamboo batting
12-02-2010, 06:51 AM
#21
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I have used Bamboo for a couple quilts now and I too love it. I also like the smell...not strong just different.
The only problem I had was on my last quilt when I used a batik backing and it stuck like glue to the batting. That created a problem with trying to center it and smooth it out. I have never used a batik for backing before so maybe that would have happened with some other batting too.
I love the feel and lightness of it. My batting bag said to quilt up to 8" apart. (someone asked that question.)
The only problem I had was on my last quilt when I used a batik backing and it stuck like glue to the batting. That created a problem with trying to center it and smooth it out. I have never used a batik for backing before so maybe that would have happened with some other batting too.
I love the feel and lightness of it. My batting bag said to quilt up to 8" apart. (someone asked that question.)
12-02-2010, 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Treasureit
I have used Bamboo for a couple quilts now and I too love it. I also like the smell...not strong just different.
The only problem I had was on my last quilt when I used a batik backing and it stuck like glue to the batting. That created a problem with trying to center it and smooth it out. I have never used a batik for backing before so maybe that would have happened with some other batting too.
I love the feel and lightness of it. My batting bag said to quilt up to 8" apart. (someone asked that question.)
The only problem I had was on my last quilt when I used a batik backing and it stuck like glue to the batting. That created a problem with trying to center it and smooth it out. I have never used a batik for backing before so maybe that would have happened with some other batting too.
I love the feel and lightness of it. My batting bag said to quilt up to 8" apart. (someone asked that question.)
12-02-2010, 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by sahm4605
OHHHHHH!!! I am really in love with it. I just got out of the wash last night two small doll quilts made with bamboo batting. and they are really really really wonderful. i can't wait till I get my ds's twin done and in the wash to see how a large one turns out. but so far it is really really nice. I got a 100% bamboo from wintextiles. they do a lot of the larger quilt shows. When the quilt show comes back in march ish to the KC area I plan on getting more. if we have the money to do it. I would love to get a whole roll but hubby would have a porcupine if i did. if you can try even a small size, i would give it a try. you might find that you really like it. there are probably cheaper battings but I really like this one. (got expensive tastes i guess. hehe) I just had to share it with you guys because hubby doesn't get it.
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12-02-2010, 08:47 AM
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I love it - used it in my daughters wedding quilt and hand quilted beautifully - didn't even have to use a thimble as the needle went thru so easy - over here in the UK is is very reasonably priced would definitely use it again
12-02-2010, 10:11 AM
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I have heard that they call it "green" because it's a renewable resource, but that much of it requires a detailed chemical process to make it soft and is anything but green. The truly green process makes it just as nice but is very long and makes that type VERY costly. I need to do some more research before trying it.
12-02-2010, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Kas
Originally Posted by montanablu
Originally Posted by Mousie
well, I'm just curious. Why so pricey? isn't it recycled?
Hmm, I'm interested, but will just wait for the price to come down a bit.
Soft and lofty sounds great! :thumbup:
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