Fusible batting
#41
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
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I have used the fusable batting for small projects and have been very satisfied with it, but I don't think I would use it in a quilt simply because it takes too much pressing! I use spray basting for quilts and love it. I think if I had to pin my sandwich together, I would give up quilting! :lol:
#45
I have only used fusable batting on a couple wall hangings. They were a little stiff, but did not wash to find out if they would soften up. I am afraid to try on a larger quilt because I am afraid to iron on the carpet...worried about melting the carpet. May be silly, but not going to take a chance. As for starch and basting spray...I starch stiff and have had no problems with the spray. I mostly use 505.
#46
I buy it at Joanns. Usually wait for a 50% off coupon. It is about 6.99 a yd. I prefer the Pelon #970. I have used it for a long time for my quilts that I make on my embroidery machine. Love it. I don't use it for my patchwork quilts.
#47
I love it but I only use the Pellon 987F Fusible Fleece. It's more expensive but worth it and I buy it by the bolt. I use it for everything - quilts, table toppers, coasters, purses, anything that requires batting.
#48
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Boston
Posts: 225
I have found it to be great for things like placemats, bags or vests where you might or might not want to do a lot of quilting yet you need the effect of quilting. I would not use it for a quilt however, it is not fexible enough.
Mary
Mary
#49
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 1,779
I just signed up for a free motion class at a LQS. The supply list included fusible batting for use for the practice pieces.
Well, talk about sticker shock!!!!! I was charged $13.27 for 1 yd. of 96" Fusible 80/20. It feels stiff and picky and is not what I would normally use for a quilt. The LQS claims that it is great to use but I think other than using this for the class, I defnitely will not be using it again.
I'm not sure on performance as I will just be working with small squares but for value and texture I will most likely stick with the 505 basting spray for small items and the regular Warm & Natural for the quilts.
Well, talk about sticker shock!!!!! I was charged $13.27 for 1 yd. of 96" Fusible 80/20. It feels stiff and picky and is not what I would normally use for a quilt. The LQS claims that it is great to use but I think other than using this for the class, I defnitely will not be using it again.
I'm not sure on performance as I will just be working with small squares but for value and texture I will most likely stick with the 505 basting spray for small items and the regular Warm & Natural for the quilts.
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