If crafters do not choose the correct type of batting for their quilt, the project might not end up as good as it could have. Choosing the right batting is essential to the final appearance of the quilt. And, it can affect the way you feel about quilting. If you are ready to invest time and effort in selecting fibers and colors for your quilt, it would be wise to stretch your effort a little farther and also focus on what goes inside your quilt.
Batting is the insulating fabric, which is the part of the quilt that creates warmth. Batting is layered between the quilt top and the backing. Once the three layers have been overlapped, they are pinned at the edges to keep together. Though most quilters just arrange the three layers and then sew them, some are more comfortable tying the batting and fabric together. Some people prefer to use yarn, while others favor using several strands of thread. A tight square knot is the preferred method of tying. You want to be sure the quilt will stand up to years of use.
Batting is made from different fibers such as wool, polyester and cotton. Polyester batting is suggested for quilts that need to be washed often. It is generally hypo-allergenic and usable for either hand or machine quilting projects. Cotton ranks among the favorites among quilters. It has a much lower loft than the polyester batting, and is often used when quilters want to achieve an antique look. And of course, being a natural fiber, cotton allows you to remain cool in the summer and warm in the winter. You cannot tie cotton batting because it usually clumps. Like cotton, wool batting breathes. Wool is easy to use, and that fact alone makes it one of the favorites. There are two different ways batting is manufactured--needlepunched or bonded. Needlepunch batting is a great choice for quilts that need to be quite resistant. Thousands of needles pierce the batting, and interlock the fibers. Bonded batting is made by adding a bonding agent to the fibers to keep the layers together.
Most batting is available in rolls that you can cut on your own, depending on how much you need. If you need a standard cut (for a queen, full or twin size, for example), you should have no trouble finding batting that's already cut. For other non-standard sizes, you can buy batting on a roll.
Learning more about batting can increase the chances of success in crafting the perfect quilt for your needs.
Batting is the insulating fabric, which is the part of the quilt that creates warmth. Batting is layered between the quilt top and the backing. Once the three layers have been overlapped, they are pinned at the edges to keep together. Though most quilters just arrange the three layers and then sew them, some are more comfortable tying the batting and fabric together. Some people prefer to use yarn, while others favor using several strands of thread. A tight square knot is the preferred method of tying. You want to be sure the quilt will stand up to years of use.
Batting is made from different fibers such as wool, polyester and cotton. Polyester batting is suggested for quilts that need to be washed often. It is generally hypo-allergenic and usable for either hand or machine quilting projects. Cotton ranks among the favorites among quilters. It has a much lower loft than the polyester batting, and is often used when quilters want to achieve an antique look. And of course, being a natural fiber, cotton allows you to remain cool in the summer and warm in the winter. You cannot tie cotton batting because it usually clumps. Like cotton, wool batting breathes. Wool is easy to use, and that fact alone makes it one of the favorites. There are two different ways batting is manufactured--needlepunched or bonded. Needlepunch batting is a great choice for quilts that need to be quite resistant. Thousands of needles pierce the batting, and interlock the fibers. Bonded batting is made by adding a bonding agent to the fibers to keep the layers together.
Most batting is available in rolls that you can cut on your own, depending on how much you need. If you need a standard cut (for a queen, full or twin size, for example), you should have no trouble finding batting that's already cut. For other non-standard sizes, you can buy batting on a roll.
Learning more about batting can increase the chances of success in crafting the perfect quilt for your needs.
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