What kind of batting do you use?
#82
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Having worked at a long arm quilting studio I have probably used every kind of batting possible,blankets, to wool to minkee. For my personal use, I love Quilter's Dream. They make all kinds of batts-cotton, blends, poly, bamboo, etc. For large quilts I prefer cotton. For childrens quilts I use a blend. Childrens quilts should contain at least some poly. Good luck-there are so many options!
#85
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Originally Posted by betsey
Having worked at a long arm quilting studio I have probably used every kind of batting possible,blankets, to wool to minkee. For my personal use, I love Quilter's Dream. They make all kinds of batts-cotton, blends, poly, bamboo, etc. For large quilts I prefer cotton. For childrens quilts I use a blend. Childrens quilts should contain at least some poly. Good luck-there are so many options!
thanks!!
#86
I typically use Warm and Natural. I love the way it feels after it's been quilted. I've never had a problem with it feeling stiff.
That being said, when I was at the Lancaster show this past weekend, I did buy 3 different battings, one of them was the bamboo, and I bought some sample packs that have tons of variety. I'm going to try them all in minis.
That being said, when I was at the Lancaster show this past weekend, I did buy 3 different battings, one of them was the bamboo, and I bought some sample packs that have tons of variety. I'm going to try them all in minis.
#88
I have used poly, 80/20 and 50/50. I for my personal ones like the 50/50. I long arm a lot of charity quilts and they use the poly. The very first one I did I started out with a lot of bearding on the back 1st row, put in a new needle and since always check the needle and haven't had any more problems with it on any batts. Am planning on doing one with Deam wool just to check it out.
#90
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Originally Posted by annesthreads
I'm currently trying cotton/bamboo for the first time on a quilt with a dark brown backing and it's a disaster: the quilt is covered with fluff from the batting and it's coming through to the surface when I pull the threads through. Not happy.
I do like the Hobbs Heirloom 80/20, though.
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