The quilt that I used fusible batting for because the sashing fabric was not stable enough to easily quilt otherwise is home now.
The quilting went fine, and the stiffness washed out; it feels like any other quilt now.
I'd use it again in the same situation.
I wouldn't use it regularly because I don't like the feel of polyester, but that's unrelated to the "fusible" part!
Martha
Martha,
I think I've used a June Tailor cotton fusible batting (or at least
80/20). I'm almost sure I got it at Joann's or Hancock's.I remember trying it out on a wall hanging (40x40) at the suggestion of a friend. I really liked it specifically because of the stiffness...no chance of puckers on the back, and the quilting was really easy - you could almost fold the quilt (like cardboard) and it stayed in place. I don't know if I'd bother on a much larger quilt (I usually send those to a longarm quilter), but I was happy with the experience.
-Michele
I use fusible batting a lot. I use Hobbs Heirloom that I buy at a LQS. I used it on 2 almost twin size quilts for my grandchildren. I didn't intend for them to be that big, but I got carried away, lol. The grandkids loved them because they were so big, and they could hide under them. I have also used it on coasters and place mats. The stiffness washes out, and feels like anything else.
Sherry Starr
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