Fusible battings -?

[Lynn K.]

OK. You all make it sound so easy. Guess I will do this with a couple when my sister visits next week! LOL She's gonna love this one!

[Lynn K.]

An extra pair of hands definitely helps, I'm lucky we meet in the local village hall every week, so there are plenty of big tables and extra hands. Good luck Lynn! Ali

[Lynn K.]

If you use the spray or the fusible batting do you still baste the quilt??? thanks, Jan

[Lynn K.]

No, you do not HAVE to thread or pin baste if you are using a spray basting or fusible batting. That said I have found that if I am using spray basting on a large quilt top it helps to pin down the outside edges as these tend to get pulled and tugged and work their way loose pretty easily. Also the one and only time I used fusible batting I had real issues with shifting, so I tend to avoid it now. I figure it would be ok for small quilts, but not for bigger ones (used mine on a crib size)

[Lynn K.]

Thanks, Mandysilk. I do have a can of the 505. I still wonder about the fusible. Since one side is fusible which do you fuse it to, the top or the backing?

Jan

[Lynn K.]

I was interested to read about your experience with Hobbs 80-20 fusible, Peachykeen. Has anyone else used that particular batting? I'm wondering if it would be user-friendly for a queen size quilt. I've tried sprays and pins, and nothing has been satisfactory.

[Eileen K.]

Personally, I don't like the fusible battings, Hobbs or whatever. Takes a long time to fuse it and heaven help you if you don't catch a tuck! Had to pull the whole darn thing apart.
eileenkny

[Liberata T.]

I'm going to have to vote for the 505 method over the fusible. Though I find the fusible OK for smallish quilts, I don't like its tendancy to be wrinkled out of the package. I don't use large enough quantities to justify purchasing a role of it which would solve this problem.

An extra pair of hands is always welcome no matter what batting is used

[Liberata T.]

Are fumes an issue with the 505 spray? I'll be basting several quilts at an upcoming quilting retreat (because of the HUGE tables), so I want to be mindful of others.

[Liberata T.]

Yes, fumes are an issue. If possible set up a basting station outside - a couple of tables under a cover/canopy of some kind should work well. If you have to do it inside be sure to open all windows and have a fan blowing OUT to help pull the fumes out of the space as quickly as possible. You might also recommend anyone with breathing issues wear a mask.

[Shirley M.]

Like others said, I've only used fusible for small projects like bags and totes.

Does anyone know the difference between 505 and 606?

Shirley

[Shirley M.]

I tried and liked using fusible batting, but only tried it on quilts smaller than twin size. I really like the fact that it is repositionable. One issue that I had and did not like is that the fusible netting layer peeled off of the leftover batting after sitting for a long time its original plastic bag.

[Shirley M.]

I was interested to read about your experience with Hobbs 80-20 fusible, Peachykeen. Has anyone else used that particular batting? I'm wondering if it would be user-friendly for a queen size quilt. I've tried sprays and pins, and nothing has been satisfactory.

I love using that fusible batting. I sandwich my quilt on my sewing table, then slide a 2' square canvas-covered OSB under it and iron it together according to the directions, working from the center to the edges. Then I flip it over and fuse the other side. The only pinning I do is around the edges, since that's where it might tend to come apart. I can quilt, flip, turn, smush it, and it stays where I put it.
Brita

[Gloria H.]

OK what is an OSB? I'm usually pretty good at figuring out these things but this one is escaping me.

[Gloria H.]

Oriented strand board - its a type of plywood. Don't ask me how I know that, it is just one of those silly trivia question things , lol