vintagemotif

Recently, I used Fusi-Boo fusible batting for some small quilts and table runners. First time using a fusible batting for me, so I can't compare it to others fusible battings. I found it easy to work with. I did have to repress from time to time since it pulled away from the fabric (don't know if that was due to my starching the material for piecing). I was able to pick this up at JoAnn's during a sale for 40% off. I would not use this fusible batting for any large projects because of having to repress. I did like the feel and had no problems machine quilting on my vintage Singers.

paulinec

Avoid bamboo like the plague. Perhaps I used a cheap one but the bearding was really serious and I'm going to have to vacuum the quilt to try and get it clean!

ellenmg

I know we started this thread a while back, but I have read up on the process for making bamboo into batting or yarn and it requires nasty chemicals and unfortunately I don't think it is anywhere as eco-friendly and organic cotton....I do want to try the batting made from recycled plastic bottles however.... Bummer about the bamboo....anyone have any other ideas?

ellenmg

I know we started this thread a while back, but I have read up on the process for making bamboo into batting or yarn and it requires nasty chemicals and unfortunately I don't think it is anywhere as eco-friendly and organic cotton....I do want to try the batting made from recycled plastic bottles however.... Bummer about the bamboo....anyone have any other ideas?

paulinec

Just ordered some soy/cotton so will see what that's like. Unfortunately they all have scrim. The bamboo did feel nice and had a lovely drape but...

Treasureit

I use both Bamboo and Warm n Natural and they are similar to work with. I LOVE the smell of the bamboo. It does stick to batiks and make it hard to sandwich...I used a batik backing once...that was a lot of work.

annesthreads

Quite agree. I'm just finishing a quilt for which I used 50/50 cotton/bamboo. The backing is a plain dark brown and is covered in bits of fluff from the batting, and it's coming through onto the front as well. Terrible stuff - will never use it again.