fusible batting, what did I do wrong?
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Yep, I did use a dry iron. I did let it sit longer the second time and I did iron the front and back. It did seem to be sticking at first but then just let go. I live by the water so perhaps the moisture in the air has damaged the glue. Now I am holding a steamy iron over the bocks hoping they will go back in shape as I safety pin it together. I have never free motioned a pinned quilt( this is my 3rd quilt) so it should be interesting.
I have some pieces left that I will try to use in place mats just to see if I can figure out what went wrong. I will definitely stick to spray basting after this.
I have some pieces left that I will try to use in place mats just to see if I can figure out what went wrong. I will definitely stick to spray basting after this.
#15
I'm with you on this ... seems like I have issues with everything I try ! But that's o.k., keeps my old brain working as I work out the messes I make .
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While I'm not familiar with Hobbs 80/20 fusible batting, I can only comment that I use fusible fleece/batting for small projects, purses, tote bags, wall hangings, placemats and table runners and it has always worked well. Sometimes though I will need to press a second time for the fusible material to attach itself to the quilt.
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Largest I've used is baby quilt and it did start to come apart before I finished FMQ. Spray basted worked better but I was too messy with it!
Would add that I've gotten into trouble with bias edges on a quilt--particularly larger blocks,so now I starch before cutting those and run a seam on outside edge before putting on the frame--saves headaches.
Would add that I've gotten into trouble with bias edges on a quilt--particularly larger blocks,so now I starch before cutting those and run a seam on outside edge before putting on the frame--saves headaches.
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