cowpie2

I've always sent my quilts out to be quilted. I've recently purchased a nice Juki with a good amount of throat space and would like to do some of my quilting myself. I was thinking that the fusible batting might be a good idea for holding everything together while I quilt a little easier than pinning or hand basting together.

Looking to hear about your experience with the fusible batting. Any issues with it gumming up the needle or machine? Would it really hold together for a queen size quilt? I am gentle in my handling, but wanted to check on what others have experienced.

Doggramma

I haven't used the Hobbs fusible, but I used Fusi-Boo (got at JoAnns). It didn't gum up my needle and it quilted up nicely. It was awfully stuck together when it came out of the bag though. I'm thinking it might be hard to get it smooth on a large quilt. (My quilt was around 30x40). It was sure nice to just steam it down and be done.

debbiemarie

I use the 505 fixative spray between the layers, it works so good! and so easy to use.

Tartan

I really like it but you do need a large area for an ironing surface. I use the old carpet on my basement floor. After ironing, I put a few safety pins around the edge so I don't pull up the edge when quilting.

athomenow

I love the Hobbs fusible and use it all the time. I have a large space to iron and I do my backing fabric first and then turn it over and add the top. It does not gum up the needle and will hold a large quilt. I pin around the edges just so I don't get my backing fabric caught by accident when I'm quilting. It is rather thin but I don't like puffy quilts so it works for me. I like it better than 505 because I quilt in the basement and the fumes get to me. Also 505 is so expensive. I recently got the queen size fusible for 15.59 from Connecting Threads and with $50 order it's free shipping.

Take it out of the package and spread it out for a few days before using it. I've never had a problem with too many wrinkles and it is easy to handle when out of the package for a few days. Be gentle spreading it out so you don't rip it.

ckcowl

I have used it for smaller projects- and it worked just fine- no gumming up machine, needle or anything like that- held well ( I used it for table runners and a tree skirt-which was pretty large-60" across) decided it was the way to go for me when doing those type of projects- I do not know how much work it would be to use it for a large quilt.

Mdegenhart

I like it a lot for the smaller projects (wall hanging/throw sizes) I've used it on as required in my classes, but I think it would be difficult on a full size quilt.

Onebyone

The package I bought I couldn't get it apart. It was a mess. LOL

AngeliaNR

I really like the Elmer's glue--no working around pins or breathing fumes. I haven't tried fusible batting, and since learning to use the glue, I don't feel the need to try another method. Good luck--and congrats on the Juki! I lovelovelove mine.

Lori S

My first experience was not good enough for me to repeat. I love my spray basting!