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August 24th, 2015, 05:12 PM
#11
Junior Member
Shiny Thimble
Re: Batting argument....
I use the 70/30 blend. I've never had a problem with it. I do have similar issues when I try and use spray basting. It holds the quilt back rigidly in place while you move the top fluidly with your machine. That makes for ripples. That and the fact that it's not glued down evenly. I use a micro tack to sandwich my quilt together or curved safety pins. Hope that makes sense. I prefer regular batting. I like the way it puckers after you quilt and wash.
Last edited by Dirvin; August 24th, 2015 at 05:15 PM.
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September 3rd, 2015, 11:13 PM
#12
Junior Member
Machine Stitcher
Re: Batting argument....
I use nothing but Quilters Dream and get mine from Batt Mart. I've ordered from a couple other suppliers and it comes from Batt Mart, only more expensive. I have never had a problem with any of the cotton weights although I feel the Request is just too light and makes it a bit too touchy to work with. Select is good for baby quilts and lighter summer weight quilts. Wish I could get the bleached white in the Deluxe or Supreme but I don't think its made. I always put the fuzzier side down (as in next to the wrong side of the backing). I get less poke-through with denser quilting. I've also used the Poly in black with success. Just recently completed a large king with the wool blend, don't think that this would be my batting of choice again. Anxious to see if its really any warmer.
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September 4th, 2015, 12:23 AM
#13
Senior Member
Missouri Star
Re: Batting argument....
I have never used Quilter's Dream or Mass Drop. I use nothing but Hobbs 80/20. I get my batting in a roll that is 90" wide. After I've cut the batting to the desired size, just before I sandwich the quilt, I fluff it in the dryer on delicate for about 3 min. It removes all the wrinkles. Works like a charm.
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September 4th, 2015, 01:38 AM
#14
Senior Member
Missouri Star
Re: Batting argument....
I've used Dream Cotton and Dream Poly. Love them both. I've had a couple of occasions when the cotton would have a couple of wrinkles. I put it in the dryer on low for a few minutes and it helped relax the batting and I was able to smooth out the wrinkles. I love Dream batting and haven't looked back since the first time that I used it.
BTW...I use Dritz Spray Adhesive and have never had problems with wrinkling when I use it.
Bec
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September 4th, 2015, 09:52 AM
#15
Senior Member
The Guild President
Re: Batting argument....
I am wondering what kind of fabric the OP is using for backing? Might that be the problem? And I don't recall if we know what kind of quilting is planned? Fancy design or straight line? I would think that would make a big difference in the success of the quilting.
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September 4th, 2015, 04:58 PM
#16
Junior Member
Honey Bun
Re: Batting argument....
I've used Dream Cotton and have been very happy with it. I have pressed cotton battings in the past that were wrinkled and all turned out just fine. I like the way Dream Cotton drapes.
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Junior Member
Honey Bun
Re: Batting argument....
I have successfully used the Dream cotton and I really like it. Mine was packaged and had creases so I used the dryer trick. However, I dampened a washcloth and let it dry with the batting for about 10 minutes on warm(-not hot). The wrinkles all came out, the batting was smooth and I had no trouble. Be sure to wring-out the washcloth as much as you can or just dampen it. It should not be dripping wet. I am a longarm quilter, so I don't know how this batting works on a domestic machine, but it was wonderful on the longarm. Good luck and please, please don't quit quilting.
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Junior Member
Machine Stitcher
Re: Batting argument....
I used Dream Cotton and Dream Blend when I FMQ on my sewing machine. Never had a problem. When I used up some of my old stock recently (in the back of my closet for 5 years!) it really had creases. Tried the fluffling in a warm dryer but it didn't work until I added a damp washcloth to it. Only ran it for 10-15 min or so and that took the wrinkles and creases out. If the shipper had the package of batting compressed and under some heat, it is possible the creases were heat set and need to be gently fluffed with a dampcloth on LOW heat in a dryer. If you are using Dream Blend it warns against high heat, due to the poly fibers, but cotton can take that too. Now, I don't use spray basting - only thread basting or pin basting - so I don't know if the spray basting is interacting with your fabrics' dyes or sizingm Might try a sample with different fabrics and a scrap of the batting tonsee what happens.
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