Things you will need to know (or make decisions about) before you can choose a batting to fit your project-
What is the size of your quilt top? Length________X Width________
What kind of quilt is it?
- Wall
-Bed
-Childs/Baby
-Garment
In what climate does the recipient live?
-Warm
-Cool
How will it be laundered?
-Frequent, probably thrown in a washer and dryer
-Seldom-by hand, laid flat to air dry
How will it be quilted?
-Hand
-Machine
-Tied
Distance of quilt space recommended by manufacturer? _______
Will the quilt be shown and/or judged?
What do you want the surface of your quilt to look like?
-Smooth and flat
-Puckered/ antique
Do you want your stitches to be accentuated?
Are you willing to pre-soak (preshrink) a batting product before you use it to get the results you want?
Is it more important to you to get the results you want or to buy the batting on sale or with a coupon?
1 comment:
That's a very useful list! And it is not always easy to find a quick answer ... no wonder a lot of us stick with what we have tried before!
Thank you for sharing!
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