Batting delima
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I didn't like it for large quilts as it was hard to get it perfectly smooth and adhered evenly on both sides. It's fine for smaller items such as wall hangings or bags. I also wondered how it will perform long term. Will it harden or weaken the fabric that it is stuck to? Will it give off fumes or bad smells as it ages or yellow the fabric? It is also much more expensive than regular batting. Perhaps I'm a bad one to ask as I don't like spray basting either and stick to needle and thread or pins.
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Originally Posted by Shelbie
I didn't like it for large quilts as it was hard to get it perfectly smooth and adhered evenly on both sides. It's fine for smaller items such as wall hangings or bags. I also wondered how it will perform long term. Will it harden or weaken the fabric that it is stuck to? Will it give off fumes or bad smells as it ages or yellow the fabric? It is also much more expensive than regular batting. Perhaps I'm a bad one to ask as I don't like spray basting either and stick to needle and thread or pins.
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I have used the Hobbs 80/20 fusible. I really like it but it is flatter than some batts. There are some issues but I prefer it to pinning. I machine quilted a twin bed size and it worked well. (no puckers) It feels really flat when ironed but did puff up a little when washed. You need a big surface to iron it on to get all the wrinkles out.(used the floor) I also re-ironed the back halfway through to smooth any extra fabric to the sides. Do not use steam because that removes the fusible.
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