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01-10-2013, 12:45 PM

pseudoquilter

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Question About Batting

I was given some batting (it's not Warm & Natural) and it is white, soft on one side and rough on the other--what is it used for? I already used it to make a tote bag but I wonder if I should use anymore.

01-10-2013, 01:18 PM

PenniF

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rough on one side??? ...are you sure it isn't the kind with glue on that side? or by rough do you mean kinda bumpy?

01-10-2013, 01:22 PM

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Some battings if they have a needle punched schrim (sp?) one side is rougher as that is the direction the needle punched through.

01-10-2013, 01:26 PM

pseudoquilter

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It is bumpy on one side, I wet an area and it doesn't appear to be glue.

01-10-2013, 02:46 PM

Lori S

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Quote:

Originally Posted by pseudoquilter

It is bumpy on one side, I wet an area and it doesn't appear to be glue.

Is it a fusible?

01-10-2013, 04:17 PM

QuiltnLady1

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It could be a fusible -- cut a small piece, put it bumpy side down on a scrap of fabric and iron. If it sticks it is fusible. The fusible battings I have used are to be fused to the backing, and when I am done quilting then wash the quilt to get rid of the fusing.