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AFQSinc 09-09-2011 10:49 AM

I'm trying to decide which batting would work best for my wallhanging. It is approximately 28" square. There will not be alot of quilting on it. Stitch in the ditch around the border HSTs, just some straight lines in the borders, and maybe some pebbles or swirls around the spools and the applique. Each block is about 6".

I'm thinking about trying a poly batting. I would like the final product to have nice stitch definition but still be lightweight, resist creasing (it might not be hung up for a long time) and flat. I've never worked with polyester before so I'm not sure how ti would work. The fabric is not prewashed.

I also have Warm n Natural and wool batting on hand. I would need to purchase the poly. Any advice, suggestions or tips?

donnajean 09-09-2011 11:50 AM

I would use up your smaller probably leftover pieces of Warm & Natural.

LeslieFrost 09-09-2011 12:59 PM

I like thermore poly batting for mini's. Stays together, doesn't need close quilting.

klc 09-09-2011 01:26 PM

I'm using up old smaller pieces of batting in my wallhangings at the moment.

littlehud 09-09-2011 01:39 PM

I use my scraps of warm and natural. It doesn't need to be quilted closely and lays so nice.

sewbelle52 09-09-2011 01:39 PM


Originally Posted by LeslieFrost
I like thermore poly batting for mini's. Stays together, doesn't need close quilting.

Ditto!

snipforfun 09-09-2011 02:15 PM

Thermore plus or pellon fleece.

Glassquilt 09-09-2011 02:16 PM

White/cream/? fleece. It will have some thickness but won't droop.


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