vickig626

Asking the experts here. I'm working on a paper-piecing commissioned quilt. I'm going to use the QAYG method to connect the blocks.

Would the Hobbs fusible batting work for this? If I don't have to spray baste these smaller squares, it would probably be much easier.

My customer wants something that will be warm and thinking with 20% polyester fibers, it should work.

I'm allergic to wool so that's not an option. And, I'm sure a high-loft poly would be very challenging on 12" blocks.

Thanks for your tips!!!

ManiacQuilter2

I have never used their fusible but I have used the Hobbs 80/20 batting since it first came out on the market. It has a bit of loft and quilts very smoothly.

Tartan

I have used Hobbs fusible for quilts and runners. You need a big spot to iron it for a quilt but I love it for small projects too. In QAYG blocks it will give you a nice flat block to work with. It can be pealed back and re-ironed if necessary also.
As for warmth, it is the same as other 80/20 mixed batt.

nativetexan

should work fine as long as you trim to fit the finished block so the seam width will be free to sew. Have fun!

ckcowl

I love this batting for small projects! I think it would work great for a QAYG project.

Daylesewblessed

Most of the larger quilts that I do are QAYG. I don't see the need for a fusible batting or spray basting. I usually use 80/20 Hobbs, and with blocks for me, there is almost no shifting. You can cut the batting slightly larger than the block, so that if there is a little bit of shifting, there will be plenty of batting to reach the edge. Then trim the block to the desired size.

vickig626

Great tips !! Thank you so much for your input and feedback. I think I'll try it since I use fusible fleece all the time for my totes and purses.