Thinking of switching to poly batting
05-19-2011, 06:20 AM
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Think of how you're going to baste your quilt. I usually spray baste and have always used cotton but tried poly on a small quilt. I discovered that the spray didn't stick to 100% poly batting. The quilt sandwich looked fine when I sprayed it but, as the quilting progressed, the spray disappeared and I ended up pinning the rest. I have used Joann's Warm & Natural(?) 80/20 blend without problems, the 80% cotton keeps the spray active. I mentioned this to my LQS instructor and she also said that spray basting doesn't work well with poly. Now, if you use a long-arm you won't have this problem and I like the poly because the extra loft will better define your quilting design.
05-19-2011, 06:22 AM
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I have used the Fairfield poly quilt batting I get at Walmart for the last 27 years. I hand quilt and have not had any bearding problems with the batting either. All the quilts I have made have been washed and dried in the dryer many times. The batting has held up great. With 7 grands they really put them through their paces.
05-19-2011, 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Janette
Think of how you're going to baste your quilt. I usually spray baste and have always used cotton but tried poly on a small quilt. I discovered that the spray didn't stick to 100% poly batting. The quilt sandwich looked fine when I sprayed it but, as the quilting progressed, the spray disappeared and I ended up pinning the rest. I have used Joann's Warm & Natural(?) 80/20 blend without problems, the 80% cotton keeps the spray active. I mentioned this to my LQS instructor and she also said that spray basting doesn't work well with poly. Now, if you use a long-arm you won't have this problem and I like the poly because the extra loft will better define your quilting design.
05-19-2011, 06:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Shelbie
I really like Hobbs Polydown. I first used it when quilting some of our Community Quilts for our guild. The batting was much more affordable, handled well, was very uniform, no thick or thin spots and quilted easily. It stands up to repeated washings and doesn't shift or bunch even when quilted every 6-8inches. I buy it by the roll (108" wide) and 30 yards long. This is the batting I now use in all my baby and kid quilts even for the big kids taking quilts to college. If you like a soft cuddly slightly puffy quilt, this is the batting for you.
05-19-2011, 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by katier825
I asked about samples for Quilters Dream and they wouldn't send me any. :( Still waiting for a reply from Hobbs.
05-19-2011, 07:08 AM
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I like Hobbs batting, too. I've been using it for the last few quilts I've made and I've found it to me consistent. No thin or thick places like some of the others. I've used it for hand quilting and machine quilting. It's reasonable, too. I just can't afford the cotton blends or the bamboo that so many are using now.
05-19-2011, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Grambi
Originally Posted by JulieTN
There is nothing wrong with a GOOD quaslity poly batting. I used THERMORE (until they changed the 'recipe for making it) for many many years.
My 6'5" Grandson, his 6'2" brother and cousins (all guys0 HATE 80/20! Too heavy, can't scrunch it up 'good'. My grandd aughter also tends to like polys better. They are my test panel :-D . even used wool -- another no no no.
In fact, allof my family seems to prefer a think warm poly. I would think you should try it. MAke a tv watching lap quilt and see how you like the feel etc.
Let us know about how yo do.
Julie
My 6'5" Grandson, his 6'2" brother and cousins (all guys0 HATE 80/20! Too heavy, can't scrunch it up 'good'. My grandd aughter also tends to like polys better. They are my test panel :-D . even used wool -- another no no no.
In fact, allof my family seems to prefer a think warm poly. I would think you should try it. MAke a tv watching lap quilt and see how you like the feel etc.
Let us know about how yo do.
Julie
05-19-2011, 10:08 AM
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I use Quilter's Dream exclusively - I prefer the blend, especially if it's for a bed quilt but I use the Poly Select for wall hangings and bags - it FMQs lovely with no bearding in my experience. I wouldn't like to use pure poly on a bed quilt though, especially not for a baby - doesn't breathe like the cotton.
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