Black Batting
10-06-2011, 04:33 PM
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Has anyone ever tried dying batting? Am working on a black project and no matter how much adjusting I do, a few little pokies appear. I figured since the batting is 100% cotton, dying might work. Any ideas?
10-06-2011, 04:48 PM
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I also have used black batting; I try to keep one on hand, never know when I might need it.
One time I had REAL bad pokies; they went away almost completely once I turned the white batting over and used the other side.
One time I had REAL bad pokies; they went away almost completely once I turned the white batting over and used the other side.
10-06-2011, 06:25 PM
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Yes you can dye cotton batting. Fiber artists use it. However, it would need a ton of washing to get the dye out and the risk of bleeding into the quilt top, just isn't worth it. Buy the black batting as suggested;>
10-06-2011, 06:56 PM
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Not thought of dying the batting!!!
As for the pokies -- yes, white batting will possibly poke thru to the black. However, make sure your needle is sharp --- it may seem okay, but try a clean NEW needle and see what happens. There's also the decision -- ball point needle or sharp needle. I can't remember which one will prevent you getting pokies.
As for the pokies -- yes, white batting will possibly poke thru to the black. However, make sure your needle is sharp --- it may seem okay, but try a clean NEW needle and see what happens. There's also the decision -- ball point needle or sharp needle. I can't remember which one will prevent you getting pokies.
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