During the April NQC LIVE, Heather Thomas discussed the different types of batting and when to use each one, how to store your thread and what needle size and type to use when piecing and quilting.
Discussion
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I want to practice free motion quilting. Do you have a suggestion for a substitute for batting since that is a bit pricey just for practicing? Thank you.
Janie…if you normally use 100% cotton, try buying the polyester batting. It’s usually less expensive. I don’t typically use poly batting because if it gets put in the dryer or someone uses an iron on it, the poly fibers melt. 🙁 So see if you can find less expensive poly batting for FMQ practice. That’s what I use.
Use curtain wadding, really cheap especially if you buy it from a market stall .
Learning to quilt with a machine. What to practice first?
Cute and fun to make! Rather than 2 ribbon collars, I am using 4 Southwest colars.
I’m curious as to what this is about and what it involves.
I’m new to quilting…how do you decide what type of batting to use?
Can’t wait. Thanks for the invitation.
I’ve watched as many of Heather’s youtubes as I could find. I feel like we know each other though its been a one way relationship.
New to quilting
I’m new to quilting…how do you decide what type of batting to use? Thank you .
I have a pattern for a quilt that measures 40″ x 48″ when finished. I need it to be more like a queen size when completed. Is there an easy formula to enlarge or reduce pattern sizes? Thank you so much!
How do you choose the best design/pattern to use for the different fabrics you’ve chosen? How do you determine block design and size?
Please address, what products can be used in an “artful” way but will wear and wash well. Many thanks
I would love to know the answer that Heather gave to this question.
how do you clean off all the threads on your design wall?
No comment at this time
What needle type and size do you quilt with? Is this the same type and size that you piece with?
Finishing a T-shirt quilt, which is better: quilted or tacked.
Sorry, I meant to add in “Paint” and dyes, markers….
I am a hand quilter. I make lap size quilts. Sometimes my quilts end up heavy and stiff.. Some tell me when you quilt lines close together, it will make your quilt on the stiff side. Does it have anything to do with batting. I usually use 80/20.
How do you choose thread color when you have a cream colored sashing but 21 different batik squared colors in three large 9 patch designs?
The name of the batting with wool & silk missed name
So do you advocate washing all fabric before using them for quilts? (If she hasn’t already answered this.)
What is Heather’s favorite product for washing quilts?
I have been stuck on cross hatch quilting using drywall tape as my guide. I now want to venture into stencils, what would you suggest to mark the design?
You like laundering your fabric, but what do you do with pre-cut fabrics? (5″ or 10″ squares or jelly rolls) Thank you!!
Do you do stitch in the ditch to secure the quilt before quilting. I dont like the ridge that forms if I dont do stitich in the ditch and just quilt. How do you prevent the ridge forming?
I cut a piece of “waffle” shelf liner to put under my foot pedal. No movement and doesn’t harm wood floor.
Shelf liner can be found at dollar stores. I also put a piece under my machine to help keep it quieter.
Would like to learn free motion quilting on an embroidery machine.
My first time for NQC Live and enjoyed it very much
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Looking forward to learning everything I can
It will be new concept for me to watch this type of live video.
need to see
Looking forward to this and learning all I can about quilting.