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08-29-2010, 02:05 PM

#31

galvestonangel

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I used it wonce and did not like it. Even after washing several times it seems stiff. I think the basting spray and Sharon Schambers way of sandwiching the quilt is the way to go.

08-29-2010, 03:09 PM

#32

candyce

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I am finishing a wall hanging and used the fusable batting. I will not use it again because unless it is absolutely perfectly straight it is not easy to manuever.

08-29-2010, 03:12 PM

#33

Nancy11442

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Don't like it. I used it once and said "Never Again!!"

08-29-2010, 06:39 PM

#34

newbiequilter

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I use the fusible on smaller projects and really like it. I LOVE the spray adhesive but it does require a lot of smoothing of the layers to make it come out right. Good luck.

08-29-2010, 06:44 PM

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Dee

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Didn't care for it.

08-29-2010, 07:29 PM

#36

Judie

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I didn't like it at all.. the only place I use fusible is when I make totes or bags.. but never for quilts..

I use basting spray and I've had great results with it.

08-30-2010, 05:33 AM

#37

MaxineB

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Quote:

Originally Posted by teacherbailey

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!

I use the spray and wanted to try fusible. Can you share some pros & cons of each? I'll NEVER go back to pinning so it's one or the other for me.

08-30-2010, 06:08 AM

#38

quiltmom04

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Fusible batting is best for wallhangings and crafts like handbags becasue it is not nearly as soft and cozy as regular batting. I'd not use it for even a lap quilt, and I'd suspect that a quilter you sent it to wouldn't either.

08-30-2010, 06:13 AM

#39

irma tapia

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Starch, are you useing it for basting? I used the basting spray on my last lap quilt and the fabric was not sticking.

08-30-2010, 11:35 AM

#40

mhansen6

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I have used the fusible batting for quilted jackets, bags and quilt-as-you-go quilts. It worked wonderfully for me. I don't know if I would use it on a big project, but small ones work great.