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Old 07-07-2017, 11:47 AM
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I'm thinking about trying fusible batting & would like some pros & cons in using it. What is your favorite one & why? I see a quilt as you go in the near future & want to try the fusible batting for it. How does it compare to Warm & Natural batting or to Mountain Mist batting? Those are the 2 I use most of the time.
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I've used it, and I liked it. I don't quilt my own quilts if they are bigger than about 45X45. I like it because you don't have to pin. It's similar to using spray baste, just a different method of having the fabrics all stick to the batting.
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I have only used it on purses, never quilts. I used cotton batting on my quilts and what I used on the purses was poly batting. It worked well on the purse, but not sure how soft it would be on a quilt. The fusible I used was sort of stiff which was what I wanted for the project. I also don't know how it is after it's washed. It might soften up.
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Hobbs works great & washes very soft. I've used it with small quilts but I think it would be difficult with large or bed size ones.
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I've only used Hobbs fusible. It works well, but I found it very thin. I've now switched to spray basting and use Hobbs Tuscany, a cotton/wool blend. It has a nice loft, a wee bit higher than 100% cotton, or 80/20 blend.
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I like it a lot. I've tried all methods of sandwiching a quilt and it's my favorite.
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i've only used it in purses and other items that will have other batting added later
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I've used Hobbs fusible batting a few times. I like it for large tree skirts and projects like that. It would probably be great for a quilt as you go project. I tried it once on a large quilt had problems ( operator error)
i love Hobbs batting and batting from the Dream company so they are the ones I've used.
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I read reviews that it is difficult to keep everything smooth. It is on my plan to try someday and until then I use 505 Spray.
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I've used it on table runners, placemats & a quilted baby book. I used a polyester fusible batting that I bought at JAF & had no problems with it. Since I mainly make baby quilts, I don't use it in bedding because it's not cotton.
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