What kind of batting do you use?
03-21-2011, 07:14 AM
#31
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Have been following the thread on Machine Trapunto and she uses a poly batting and lots of stipple around the design. I would think you would want a high loft poly batting but then wonder if it would be difficult to quilt or beard when finished. Would want to avoid either. Anyone know for sure?
03-21-2011, 07:22 AM
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I usually use Warm & Natural, and never have a problem with the quilt feeling stiff. On comfort quilts I'm often given polyester, and on one of my own quilts I used a wool batt. I don't like the feel of the polyester that I've received and would much rather use wool or cotton or a blend.
03-21-2011, 07:36 AM
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I use Fairfield 80/20 which works well with heavy quilting and is lightweight enough in my climate. Poly is OK for baby quilts but I've yet to find a basting spray that works with it (please tell me what kind to use, guys!)
03-21-2011, 09:15 AM
#38
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I used the Warm and Natural -- and I, too, thought it was pretty stiff, maybe though because I had quite a bit of quilting on that particular quilt. Has anyone else had a problem though with the Poly batting, coming "THROUGH" the fabric when laundered. Ooohhh....I don't like that. Which of the poly-type, is best, I wonder.
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