Moira in N.E. England

Is there any point in adding wadding or batting to a cushion cover?

I am making covers from 5 or 6 inch blocks and will add a cotton lining.

As the completed cover will go onto a soft cushion pad is there any point in using wadding?

eparys

I will be interested in seeing what other members have to say .... When I do throw pillows I use a thin batting and may or may not quilt it. If it is actually going to be on a seat (like being sat on) I might be tempted to use a thin cotton batting and quilt it as I would a bed quilt. I think it would add additional stability to the final project.

QuiltnNan

I love the look of the cushions when they are quilted.

selm

I can't answer the original question but Moira could you explain "cushion" for us here in the US? I believe in the UK a "cushion" is what we call a pillow(meaning a decorative pillow. Pillows to us can also be bed pillows). What do you in the UK call a thing you seat on that we call a "cushion"? Thank you.

Moira in N.E. England

Here in the UK ‘pillow’ refers to the item you have in your bed to put your head on.
A ‘cushion’ is more decorative and could be placed on a sofa, chair or on top of a bed. It might be sat on, placed behind your back when sitting or just used for decoration.

They are also fun to make and make great gifts or charity donations!

juliasb

It sounds as though you are referring to what I might call a throw pillow. In this case I sometimes use a pillow form or I will use a "stuffing" of sorts or fiber fill. I have also use an assorted pieces of left over batting to stuff a throw pillow. I don't necessarily quilt the top that I made for my pillows.

RedGarnet222

Well lets see, I suppose the pillow will be getting a lot of use. I would say yes, for the same reason you would quilt a quilt. The beauty and wear of an item that is pieced will enhance and add to the longevity of the pillow or cushion.
The two below are quilted. The one is a pillow and the other a sham. They will last lots longer than a simple piece of fabric.

Kelsie

RedGarnet: You do nice work. Cute.

IrishgalfromNJ

I have done covers with and without batting. I definitely like the covers with the batting better.

Onebyone

In a few classes I have taken to make throw pillows it was recommended to use batting on the back of the fabrics before adding the pillow form or stuffing. It makes the pillow smooth and looks more professional.