Why is my batting being pulled to the top?

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03-06-2013, 10:34 AM

#11

nannyrick

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Quote:

Originally Posted by EasyPeezy

Did you take into consideration that there is a right side and a wrong side to W&N batting?

WOW!!! I didn't know that. Thanks for the information.

03-06-2013, 10:46 AM

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Boston1954

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I was told a couple of years ago that the "whiter" side should go to the back IF it is light fabric. Other than that, I just throw it in there. lol.

03-10-2013, 09:51 AM

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kat13

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Quote:

Originally Posted by EasyPeezy

The side that has the flecks should be on top. Just think you want the smooth side to
be next to your skin...so smooth side on the bottom.

Both my sides have flecks...ha, so I touched one side, then the other...hmmm feels the same, then I ran my whole hand across one side, then the other...AHA...now I feel it!!! The stuff I learn on here is amazing...thank you!!
Oh, and both sides are white cuz I get the warm and white..

03-10-2013, 10:23 AM

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MadQuilter

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The dreaded bearding. I think it may have to do with your needle because I use Warm Company products in almost all of my work and it has NEVER bearded on me. Hope you get it resolved.

03-10-2013, 04:50 PM

#15

ube quilting

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Is is almost impossible to eliminate except by using black batting on dark fabrics.

Could there be a burr on the needle?

Are you pullling the fabric to taught as you move it around under the needle?

Try using a top stitch needle 90-14. Good size eye that prevents pulling on the thread as it moves through the material and can pull the batting with it.

Hope this can help some.
peace

03-10-2013, 04:55 PM

#16

Silver Needle

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I longarm quilt but I find I have no bearding problems with the right size needle for the thread (as mentioned previously) and Quilter's Dream battings.