Fusible batting
08-27-2010, 06:47 AM
#11
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I've tried fusible batting, and while I like how it worked, the smell of the chemical in it really bothered me. Heating up a glue while I'm standing over it and being able to smell it means I'm inhaling it, which I was not pleased with. I won't use it again.
08-27-2010, 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Mattee
I've tried fusible batting, and while I like how it worked, the smell of the chemical in it really bothered me. Heating up a glue while I'm standing over it and being able to smell it means I'm inhaling it, which I was not pleased with. I won't use it again.
08-27-2010, 10:10 AM
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if you are send to a long arm quilter fusable batting is a waste of money...quilts are loaded backing first, then the top with the batting (floating) in between the sandwich is not put together ahead of time.
some people have luck with fusable batting, some have lots of trouble with it. it would be best to use on small projects (wall hangings). but if you are sending your quilt out it is probably not what you want.
some people have luck with fusable batting, some have lots of trouble with it. it would be best to use on small projects (wall hangings). but if you are sending your quilt out it is probably not what you want.
08-28-2010, 03:43 AM
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I love fusible batting and basting spray, as hours of tedious pinning or basting just doesn't fit with my life! I fusible-basted a kingsized quilt once---the ironing took time, I admit, but was still OK and made it VERY easy to quilt with nothing moving around!
08-28-2010, 04:29 AM
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I like fusible batting for table runners and other small projects that won't be wrapped on/over me. It seems kind of stiff, and I don't want that in a quilt.
As for starch and spray adhesive, I've never had a problem. I use Best Press and 505 or Sulky; maybe other products don't play well together. There is a fairly recent thread on this topic.
As for starch and spray adhesive, I've never had a problem. I use Best Press and 505 or Sulky; maybe other products don't play well together. There is a fairly recent thread on this topic.
08-28-2010, 07:42 AM
#19
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I heard a terrible story from a QS about Joann's fusible batting. The lady said that 2 different quilters used fusible batting from Joann's and it ended up being perminate and bleed thru the top and ruined the quilt. Beware!!!!!!
08-28-2010, 08:20 AM
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"I like fusible batting for table runners and other small projects that won't be wrapped on/over me. It seems kind of stiff, and I don't want that in a quilt."
The first time I tried it, I bought a twin size pkg at Walmart. It felt stiff and weird and I wasn't too sure about using it again.........until I threw the quilt in the washing machine. I always wash the quilt when I'm finished, and it came out soft and drapey. Just what I wanted. Now I buy off the roll at my LQS. Just lucky maybe, but I've never had a problem.
The first time I tried it, I bought a twin size pkg at Walmart. It felt stiff and weird and I wasn't too sure about using it again.........until I threw the quilt in the washing machine. I always wash the quilt when I'm finished, and it came out soft and drapey. Just what I wanted. Now I buy off the roll at my LQS. Just lucky maybe, but I've never had a problem.
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