Batting is the middle layer of quilts that delivers warmth, softness, and the great cuddle we all want. There are lots of choices when it comes to the coziness level you are going for. Batting comes in various materials (cotton, polyester, wool, bamboo, silk, etc.) and thicknesses. And it can be purchased in packages or […]
Read MoreAs a quilter, there’s no denying the joy of completing a beautiful quilt. Handi Quilter helps you finish more quilts. However, with every finished project comes the inevitable stash of leftover batting scraps. Instead of letting these remnants gather dust in a corner, let’s explore some creative and sustainable ways to repurpose them. Usually they […]
Read MoreNot all quilting tools are purchased in a quilt shop. In the last post on loading I promised to write about using a laser level to square my backing fabric. I also use the laser level to get nice straight cuts when taking batting from a bolt or roll. (Straight cuts make it easier to […]
Read MoreThe top is finished and the backing has been pulled together. Now we’re ready for the best part, the quilting. But we have to have something in the middle to make it into a quilt. I have some thoughts on batting that I’d like to share. It’s the least appreciated part of the quilt. But […]
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