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| britchickny |
Posted - Jun 20 2011 : 2:57:06 PM
so, I'm loving the Dish drainer quilt project in June-July issue. But, cannot for the life of me make the iron-on batting stick. I have tried every method. Has anyone else had the same problem? I'm using the June Tailor batting, it's impossible to see if there is a right or wrong side so I have tried both. No luck. It's just not sticking. I'm using 100% cotton that has been washed and dried. I will probably do a few rows of stictching to hold it into place instead but am disappointed in the product to be honest.
ANGIE
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| MJFsweetdreams |
Posted - Jun 24 2011 : 3:43:40 PM
Thanks! I'll do that. |
| britchickny |
Posted - Jun 22 2011 : 2:27:05 PM
Thank-you! I'm going to give it one more try.I think i did try all the different ways but maybe I'll give it one more go! Thank-you for your input!
I see this is your first post on the forum! I'm honored!Make sure you stop over at the newbie part and introduce yourself to all the farmgirls!quote:
Originally posted by MJFsweetdreams
Hi Angie! Basting the fabric to the batting will serve the same purpose. I’m sorry to hear you had such a difficult time with the batting. Was it fusible batting? It will stick on both sides. Use a dry iron if you are fusing only one side to fabric. (Use steam if you want to sandwich the batting between two pieces of fabric.) And for it to stick, put the fabric over the batting, place the iron in the center of your project, hold it there for 3-4 seconds. Do not rub the iron around as for pressing clothes, just hold the iron in place, then move it to another spot and hold for 3-4 seconds until you have covered the whole project. Oh, your iron needs to be on the wool setting so it’s hot enough to activate the fusible product. Hope this helps!
ANGIE
"Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance" JUDE 1:2
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| MJFsweetdreams |
Posted - Jun 22 2011 : 2:23:47 PM
Hi Angie! Basting the fabric to the batting will serve the same purpose. I’m sorry to hear you had such a difficult time with the batting. Was it fusible batting? It will stick on both sides. Use a dry iron if you are fusing only one side to fabric. (Use steam if you want to sandwich the batting between two pieces of fabric.) And for it to stick, put the fabric over the batting, place the iron in the center of your project, hold it there for 3-4 seconds. Do not rub the iron around as for pressing clothes, just hold the iron in place, then move it to another spot and hold for 3-4 seconds until you have covered the whole project. Oh, your iron needs to be on the wool setting so it’s hot enough to activate the fusible product. Hope this helps! |
| britchickny |
Posted - Jun 21 2011 : 3:11:38 PM
Thank-you ladies for your input. I'll let you know how I get on (and hopefully will post a picture too)
ANGIE
"Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance" JUDE 1:2
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| britchickny |
Posted - Jun 21 2011 : 3:09:54 PM
yeah, that's what i was thinking. and I'll start in the middle and work out. Don't want to quilt it too much though or it will be too poufy.just enough to hold the layers. quote:
Originally posted by Singing Tree Farm
Angie, be careful with stitching the rows this way. It is very easy to get puckers if its not held together somehow (what the iron on batting should have done) I have never used that product, so I have no advice there, but you can use safety pins every couple of inches or baste with thread in a grid (maybe this is what you mean?) I also use a basting spray which works good.
All of creation sings Your praise!
ANGIE
"Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance" JUDE 1:2
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| Tina Kay |
Posted - Jun 21 2011 : 11:33:38 AM
Or a spray adhesive. Those usually work for me.
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| CurlysQuilts |
Posted - Jun 21 2011 : 09:06:34 AM
I've been using an iron on adhesive that I stick first to the fabric and then add the batting. It's an extra step, but I couldn't find the June Taylor stuff, so I made do. It's works great!
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| Singing Tree Farm |
Posted - Jun 21 2011 : 06:44:57 AM
Angie, be careful with stitching the rows this way. It is very easy to get puckers if its not held together somehow (what the iron on batting should have done) I have never used that product, so I have no advice there, but you can use safety pins every couple of inches or baste with thread in a grid (maybe this is what you mean?) I also use a basting spray which works good.
All of creation sings Your praise! |
| britchickny |
Posted - Jun 20 2011 : 4:34:12 PM
yes, you are probably right. I was just a bit disappointed-to have bought a product that does not do what it says it does. Oh well. Plan B quote:
Originally posted by Caron
I like the idea of stitching a few rows to secure the batting anyway, sounds like it would hold up better.
Caron
Happy Farmgirl Sister #254
"An Apron:Its strings gently tug at us, tenderly, softly calling us to turn back to the old ways".-Above Rubies Magazine
ANGIE
"Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance" JUDE 1:2
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http://www.birchtreefarm.blogspot.com/ |
| Caron |
Posted - Jun 20 2011 : 3:06:08 PM
I like the idea of stitching a few rows to secure the batting anyway, sounds like it would hold up better.
Caron
Happy Farmgirl Sister #254
"An Apron:Its strings gently tug at us, tenderly, softly calling us to turn back to the old ways".-Above Rubies Magazine |
