Fatt Batt and binding

[Flannel]

I've been away awhile and apologize for not being an active participant.

Working on Yellow Brick Road...the directions mention using 2-1/4" strips for binding. I'm afraid that the 2-1/4" strips may be too narrow for Fatt Batt batting (hoping the batting will work out - never used it before - still waiting for it too arrive - son wanted his quilt to be "fluffy". Anyway....are my fears unfounded. If not, how wide should I cut the strips?

[GinnyKNC]

I usually use warm and natural or warm and white and I usually make my strips 2 1/2 inches for the binding. You may want to wait until the batting gets there and you have it sandwiched to see if you need to make it larger or not.

[Flannel]

I also usually use warm and natural or warm and white and thinking that a thin loft is what patterns use also. I was just thinking maybe I could get a jump on things and cut the strips ahead of time. Then, when the batting arrives it will be zoom, zoom, zoom with sandwiching, quilting, and binding. Waiting probably is a good idea. Thank you for your reply.

[GinnyKNC]

Maybe someone on here has used the Fatt Batt batting and will pop in and let you know Then you can get a head start.

[Flannel]

Thank you Ginny, that is my hope.

[yeeehawterri]

Not familiar with Fatt Batt batting, but I always cut my binding 2.5".

[katier825]

I would cut some scraps various widths and experiment before cutting the binding strips. I googled "fatt batt" online and it says 1/2" to 5/8" thick. Maybe you can stack up some thinner batting scraps and test out with scraps before cutting your strips. I generally use 2-1/2" myself on either warm & natural or Hobbs 80/20. I think I'd try a few somewhere between 2-1/2" and 3-1/2" and see which gives you the look you want.

[Flannel]

I appreciate everyone mentioning the 2-1/2" binding, I always use that width with regular batting. So, right off the bat, hehe...the binding width would be too narrow.

katier825, I like the idea of testing with scraps. Thank you for that idea.

I like warm and natural. This is the first time using Fatt Batt. The non-allergenic properties will be good. I'm thinking will have to tie the quilt, which will help with the holiday crunch.

Thanks again for the idea to use scraps and practice with some strips.

[auntiemern]

Tying it would be a good idea with such a thick batting. You may be able to get away with a FMQ meander, but anything where you would have crossing lines I would be wary of puckering. I would cut 3" strips...and think that would work fine. Good luck with whatever you decide.

[AlohaSandy]

I only use Warm and Natural I have never heard of that batting where do you hear about that batting? just curious.