Originally Posted by Watson
(Post 8452735)
Is 96" width a good size for batting by the roll?
I've finally run out of the batting I bought at Joann's way back when we could still go over the border and didn't measure it before I used the last bit awhile ago. There is a good price on a 96" roll here in Canada with free shipping but I want to be sure it's what I need. Thanks! Watson |
For me it's a great size, I make throw or twin size quilts. I use the 96 for the length. I can then just cut enough for the width of the quilt off of the roll. I have a little left over at the bottom.
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For me it depends on what size quilt I normally make. Most of mine are around 105 so I buy the 120" x 30yd Quilter's Dream. The scraps I tape together to make another batting the size I need for the next quilt. Or I use the pieces for placemats, embroidered quilt blocks, etc. Not much finds its way into the trash bin at my house.
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where is everyone getting their batting rolls. I keep looking but most sure charge a lot for shipping.
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I too like 96" wide batting. Wal Mart has been my go to and can buy 80/20 pellon 96" x 9 yards on a bolt. The bolts are a bit easier for me to store and I like to have 2 full ones on hand and one in use. I have paid as little as $35 and just purchased another bolt with free shipping for around $40. It is so much fun to have batting on hand and I never thought that would be a "thing" for me but it is!
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I've never bought batting by the roll but I just did a major cleanup of my sewing room and couldn't believe all the battings I had! I got rid of some that require quilting 1-2 inches apart. I must have had them a very long time.
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I usually buy the 120" roll, because most of the quilts I make are lap size, and I can get two out of each width.
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I believe 96 is pretty good. The only thing I foresee is if you are LA'ing a quilt you need to be sure to leave enough on the sides for the machine. Great faor Queen size quilt.
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Originally Posted by sewingpup
(Post 8452956)
where is everyone getting their batting rolls. I keep looking but most sure charge a lot for shipping.
I just looked...Quilter's Dream is drop-shipped and shipping is included in the price. They also sell Hobbs, but shipping is not included for that brand. |
Originally Posted by sewingpup
(Post 8452956)
where is everyone getting their batting rolls. I keep looking but most sure charge a lot for shipping.
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