Batting for quilts

Quilt Batting - What is it & when different batting types are used? - It's Only Fabric And Thread

We are now ready to combine the three layers of our quilt sandwich and ‘quilt’ our project. There are a variety of methods for quilting. I’m going to focus on machine quilting, but we’ll discuss others as well. Basting: Basting is a very important step in the quilting process. It seems tedious, but doing it … Continued

Peg Spradlin provides quilt batting tips for your quilts. Watch and learn about all the different types of batting you can use.

Basically the definition of a quilt is a blanket made of a top (front) and back with a layer of batting sandwiched in between and held together by some kind of stitching through all three layers. Today we are going to discuss choosing batting and backs. There is a wide variety of quilt battings available … Continued

Your quilt batting plays a huge role in its finished appearance. It's also a big factor in how easily your quilt runs through the machine or how easy or difficult...

How to choose quilt batting for your quilts. All the info you need to choose the right batting for your quilt. Your first quilt? don't get overwhelmed.

Now that we have added our borders and the front of our quilt is complete it is time to start putting all the layers together. First I would strongly recommend that you iron both the backing materi…

Once you have finished your quilt top, it is time to choose your batting. When it comes to quilt batting types, there are a lot of factors to consider. Which is the warmest quilt batting? Which is hi loft batting? Which is low? With How to Choose the Best Quilt Batting, you will learn all about batting and what batting to use when quilting your next project. When discussing types of quilt batting, there are different fibers, thicknesses (also known as loft), and other features, such as…

Waste not, want not, right?! I have a thing for piecing scraps of batting together to use in small projects. It’s not the only time I piece batting, but there’s something satisfying about using what I have and making do. Here I am preparing to piece four different bits together, (don’t laugh), to use in a table runner :)There are many other reasons you may need to piece batting. If your quilt is odd-sized and the packaged batting needs to be made longer or wider, you may need to add a strip…

Find budget-friendly ideas for quilt batting alternatives, including using fleece as batting and how to sew batting together. Great for beginner quilt tutorials or upcycling fabric, these alternatives are perfect for creating bright quilts, charm pack quilts, or a cozy flannel quilt. Learn how to finish a quilt and baste a quilt while saving money with these affordable techniques for making beautiful heirloom quilts and quilt crafts.