Batting question...advise needed for bridal quilt
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Batting question...advise needed for bridal quilt
I'm marking the borders from my grandbaby's wedding quilt and am getting ready to sandwich it.
I want the quilting to really show and am in a quandry about what to do. i had blanned on using a batting of either Quilter's dream...or of Hobbs 80/20.
But now I'm reading that many use 2 layers of batting to make the quilting really pop. I'm soooo new to this and am not familiar with battings enough to make this decision.
I really want this to be a WOW moment for her, so I need advise from you.
I've seen so many pics of those quilting on this site where their quilting is beautiful and really stands out. Hoping those folks will advise me.
So, one batting or two? What to use for batting(s)?
Here is a link to the quilt. it should give you an idea of the look I'm hoping for:
http://rummagecompany.ecrater.com/p/...ilt-craft-book
Thanks in advance,
Dray
I want the quilting to really show and am in a quandry about what to do. i had blanned on using a batting of either Quilter's dream...or of Hobbs 80/20.
But now I'm reading that many use 2 layers of batting to make the quilting really pop. I'm soooo new to this and am not familiar with battings enough to make this decision.
I really want this to be a WOW moment for her, so I need advise from you.
I've seen so many pics of those quilting on this site where their quilting is beautiful and really stands out. Hoping those folks will advise me.
So, one batting or two? What to use for batting(s)?
Here is a link to the quilt. it should give you an idea of the look I'm hoping for:
http://rummagecompany.ecrater.com/p/...ilt-craft-book
Thanks in advance,
Dray
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Are you making the quilt on the front of that book? That is one beautiful quilt and I can only imagine what the others inside look like, just beautiful. Today I watched this tute by Leah Day where she talks about the batting she used to get the pop she wanted. Maybe you would like to watch it and decide if that would be for you. Of course her quilt would not come close to being as pretty as yours. Will look forward to seeing the finished product! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnqOf...em-subs_digest
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I Love the look of two batting layers , I use one of cotton ( typically Warm and Natural) and one layer of thin poly. Those that I have double batted , I have sent to the Long Arm Pro as my machine's throat is pretty small.
Wool also gives very nice definition to the quilting stitches.
Wool also gives very nice definition to the quilting stitches.
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