April 01, 2011

Not Thrilled... Fusible Batting Review

In my last post I told you I'd review the batting I'd purchased for My Tennessee Waltz Patisserie Quilt.  Now let me preface this:  I contacted the company and they told me it's defective batting.  Now while that may be true I thought I'd post a quick note.

This was Fusible Batting, the directions say to layer together all three layers and then iron them together.  Simple right?  While fighting this product my DH said "if it sounds easy; it's to good to be true" and surely in this case he's right.  I would highly recommend anyone wanting to try Fusible Batting, to buy the smallest amount possible and use it with a small project.  I don't mean a twin sized quilt like Patisserie, I mean itsy bitsy, like a tiny wall hanging.  If it works for you okay, then try it in a slightly larger size. Work your way up to a crib size.  This product was so bad that my heart goes out to anyone using this product on their first quilt thinking they'll try the easy way first.  

Now that my quilt is fused - sort of.  I have no choice but to continue with it.  So as I blunder, complain, and cry I know you'll be here to get me through it.  Because we know it's going to be a beautiful quilt when it's done...

As always I welcome those with an alternative viewpoint to post a response, after all perhaps you've found a source that wasn't defective...

3 comments:

QuiltSue said...

I have never used fusible batting, so I can't comment, except to say I'm sorry it's been such a trouble to you. I have used spray baste though, and if I'm not long arm quilting that's always my choice. (Never tried hand quilting it though.)

stitchinpenny said...

I have used a fusible batting and it did fine, but I didn't like the feel when I was finished and did the initial wash. It was supposed to wash out, but the quilt still felt funny so I wasn't happy. The baby didn't care and It did get softer as it was washed more often. The quilt is so special that it will be perfect no matter what.

Heather Landry said...

I've gotta say... I love the new blog background. It makes me glad things have warmed up and I want to go swimming now!!!

I'm sorry that the fusible batting was a pain in the butt. Did the manufacturer offer to replace the defective batting? You should send them this review. I hate paying for things only to find out that they don't work. Especially since money is so tight around here.