I usually use cotton batting, as I don't much like the feel of polyester.
But I was given a top that had sashing and borders made of a very stretchy fabric, and I thought it would be difficult to pin and get it to stay flat.
So on the advice of a friend I tried fusible poly batting. I laid out the backing-batting-top sandwich on my double bed, and used an iron to press, according to the directions.
Not a bad result, I will say, and a lot easier to quilt.
Martha
Very interesting, Martha. That's one I've not tried. How does it feel when quilting it? and please do report back when the quilt's been washed. I'm wondering if it will become flexible or sort of stiff. Polly
I've used it a lot. I don't know that I would use it for where a soft quilt was needed, eg a baby quilt. I have used it for all my wall hangings, though. I have a sofa throw that I've used it in and that softened up after washing. It is a bit stiff at first. It is detectably tacky, so the backing and top adhere to it quite well before you use any heat - but it is movable, even after heat - you just re-iron. I actually use steam and don't rest the surface of the iron on the quilt at all. This stuff is pretty low loft, and I don't want to reduce it further. I just hover the steaming iron just above the surface. I also steam front and back. As far as I can tell, it doesn't gum up the needle.
In message , Polly Esther writes
I'm assuming that hand-quilting would be out of the question?? I've seen those fusibles and used them for machine quilted projects, but never dared try them for the hand quilted ...
I don't hand quilt, but I don't think it would be feasible to use the fusible for that. Never say never, of course; but I guess it really couldn't 'give' as is needed for hand quilting. . In message , SewVeryCreative writes
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