Fusible Batting... Pros and cons

[dizzyLiz]

Who has used fusible batting? Do you like it? Does it make quilting easier?

[auntiemern]

Have used fusible fleece for totes but never fusible batting. I don't think I would unless it was a small project. No bigger than lap quilt or baby quilt.

[Sewbee]

I use Pellon 987F fusible fleece for my purses and tote bags. It is quick and simple, and holds the top layer together for quilting before I finish sewing the lining and bag sides together. It is 100% polyester and it is fusible on just one side. I have a Hobbs fusible batting Crib Size 45" x 60" which is 80% cotton and 20% polyester, but I have never tried it on a quilt yet. Since I use 505 spray and fix baste for sandwiching my quilts I really haven't thought about using a fusible batting for a regular sized quilt. You would have to be able to use your iron over your entire quilt without shifting the layers and I'm not sure if fusible cotton batting comes with fusible on both sides. I really like spray basting for a large quilt.

[toggpine]

I have a slightly bigger than crib-size quilt sandwiched together with it. Have I quilted it yet? No. I might take it with me this weekend as a project.
I laid the backing fabric down on the floor (carpet) and used pins to keep it flat, then I laid down the batting and applied the top. I was able to iron all three layers together. I ironed the quilt from the center out removing the pins before I got to the edge.

I think the hardest part about using the fusible batting on a large quilt would be ironing the layers together and keeping it from wrinkling or shifting as you go. You would have to roll it up or walk on it to reach the center.

It has been sandwiched for over a year and is still holding well. I'll let you know once it's quilted and washed how it works. It claims that the stiffness will wash out.

Cathy

[bakermom]

My DD just used it for the first time on a good sized crib quilt. She was very happy with the results.

[Auntpiggylpn]

You would have to be able to use your iron over your entire quilt without shifting the layers and I'm not sure if fusible cotton batting comes with fusible on both sides. I really like spray basting for a large quilt.

Actually, the Hobbs fusible batting queen size has the fusible on both sides. Connecting threads is having a sale on it right now. http://www.connectingthreads.com/too...usCtnBtng.html . I didn't realize that it did. I ordered one to try it out!