Well you're in luck, because here they come. Triangle Jitters Quilt Pattern (Download). Thanks for the info. It is their thinnest batt and comes in cotton and poly. It is an excellent choice for both hand quilting and machine quilting. The only blend they have with a scrim is the Dream Blend (a 70/30 cotton/poly blend), and the scrim provides extra support when used on a longarm machine. (I have no idea what I’m asking so don’t feel bad if it’s a big deal!) Scrim is a thin, non-woven base layer that provides structure for loose fibre to cling on to, locks in fibers to prevent bearding / piling. I would make a practice sandwich because I doubled batting once thinking it seemed too thin and then it was too far, lol. I miscarried one of what would have been twins. But sometimes, it’s harder to see. I really enjoy your e mails and glean many hits. They’re your easy-going, low-maintenance friend that you don’t have to tip-toe around, and we all need some of that in our life. It appears flatter than the other side of the batting. 100% All-Natural Cotton Batting is breathable, drapeable, and easy to stitch by hand or machine. I’m assuming my longarmers understand the difference in battings, but I need to be smarter about it so I appreciate your thoroughness! Matchstick Quilting) - Suzy Quilts, This was an excellent article on batting and extremely informative. Welcome to the Motherhood club.. I have been looking at batting and have seen the ones with scrim and wondered what it means and which way to use it and also the needle punch and what it meant too, so thank you so much for this article in explaining them to me! Good luck and thank you so much for this tutorial!!!! I am new to quilting and still have so much learning to do. While quilting you do have to take care that you aren't dragging it up and over anything, if it needs adjusting do so gently and with love and the scrimless batting will love you gently back. Warm an natural and thena higher loft cotton under a mid panel to make it stand out more when doing hand quilting. , I recently used the bamboo batting for a jellyroll quilt I made for myself. I’m a novice in quilting,so any/ all hints are greatly appreciated. One side is smooth and the other side has little bumps so I figure that is the pimple side thanks so much for this article Suzy ! Happy Birthday!! The older Warm and Natural I have - the "scrim" looks a lot like light weight non-woven Pellon that the cotton fibers were punches into. One challenge you may run into is wrinkled batting right out of the package sitting on top of wrinkled batting – making it hard to baste. If you buy batting that says it's 97% cotton, it's because they've added the grid to stabilize the cotton fibers. Hard to tell but it's one side bolster. Hahaha! Then, there’s “scrim” batting. Now, you might not see the batting when it’s inside, but this is the thing that makes those quilts look so beautiful. P.S. That’s a great question! Was it just era thing or there is something different about batting vs foam. Now I finally have this knowledge. Thank you so much for sharing. Totally mesmerizing if you stare at it long enough...). Confession: before researching this post, I actually thought that Quilters Dream Wool had scrim!! Gee I am so confused, my hubby dear man went and brought me some cotton batting without scrim. Hope it helps! And that’s the case with this product too. Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to say, “Hi!” in the comments! Then from your notes click save pdf to iBooks ( if you have an iPhone ) then go to I books and open and you can print the pdf. Check out the Quilting 101 tab for everything you need to know to start your first quilt! Which one goes on top and which on bottom? Fusible Fleece by Pellon Quilt Batting. It is always nice to learn more about quilting. You can also try sliding a needle through from each direction, and judging which way it slides through the easiest. Hey Pat, I don’t know how to turn this into a PDF, but you can bookmark it in your web browser so you can come back to it easily later. Congratulations and happy birthday! Hobbs Heirloom ® Premium 100% Natural Cotton with Scrim Batting is designed for quilters who enjoy using natural cotton batting and who are seeking extra strength in that batting. Yay finally figured it out ! Isn’t it amazing how these feelings were repressed for so many women until recently? Sometimes I recommend products, and if you click on those links, I may earn a small commission. Usually I have no idea what brand it is nor what the fiber content is. The heavily-needled, unique finish makes this the perfect batting for creating vintage and antique inspired quilts. I love how soft it is right away and I keep on my bed for extra warmth if my blanket is not enough. Cotton shrinks three to five percent (pre-soak as needed). Something more catchy than “if it looks like my sweater does right now, flip it over.” But you get the idea. This side of the batting … Strong, but also soft ( and softer after each washing ), Hobbs Heirloom ® Premium 100% Natural Cotton with Scrim Batting is perfect for quilts where a low loft is desired. It wasn’t until I was 8 months along that an ultrasound confirmed TWINS. The Fusible Fleece by Pellon is perfect for different crafts and … Thanks again! Has anyone used two batts on a domestic machine? You can see these small holes afterwards if you look closely. Scrim This is a layer of a netting-like fabric (not necessarily made from the same fiber as the batting itself) that helps hold the batting together. The Scrim also gives the batting strength and body. Having the scrim down reduces batting migration during this contact. What is the difference with or without. Mmm … It may explain why some of my quilts have beards … Thank you for the hint Suzy! I frequently layer batting and put the wool on top. So, thank you. I don’t dwell on them but as you said in your post, a part of me died and that never leaves you. This was such a great post! So you help me remember.. the needle goes like the batting punch dimples go. dimples on the front, pimples on the back. I was devastated. Scrim is a very thin, mesh stabilizer that is needle-punched into the batting to add strength and stability. Scrim is a very light weight binder that is added to batting for strength during the manufacturing process. You can read more about it here – https://suzyquilts.com/why-bamboo-batting-makes-the-perfect-summer-quilt/. Thank you for sharing! Having the scrim in your batting is essential. Since Dream Wool is bonded, it doesn’t have a right or wrong side. (I think this close up photo of my wool batting looks like an underwater sea creature. One gal mentioned the beard thing and this will answer that too. Heather Miller, I have not used 100% silk batting, but I absolutely LOVE Quilters Dream Orient which is a silk/bamboo blend. It helps keep the cotton fibers from separating when the quilt is washed. All thoughts and prayers to you. It is that kind of loss that helps me to savor what I do have, wonderful adult children that I enjoy spending time with. ... item # LE045 Pellon 80/20 Cotton/Polyester Batting Package, Crib Size, 45 Then again a couple year later I was pregnant. Your explanations are always easy to follow. We need to talk about the sides of batting, and how to make sure we stay on its good side. I do have to sew around the outside of the center extra batting. Thx for the valuable info, How can you get the heavy feel of the vintage quilts? When I first started quilting 35 years ago, you just took whatever batting was available and quilted it and moved on. I like your explanations. This explains why some of them were difficult to quilt, broke needles and grew beards! I need to read your other two articles on batting, too. No matter what the package says I never quilt further apart than 3-4". Agree that it would be helpful to know the brand. You guessed it: beige. Thank you, I’m 71 years old and I,ve been quilting for at least 40 years and I have learned great deal from you. And thank you for the birthday wishes! The most popular color? When needle-punched batting fibers are being compressed, a machine uses small needles to drive the fibers together. Although my 34 year old daughter is married and my twin sons are now 29 I still recall and feel the loss of my other babies. For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts, Offline Events, Announcements, Discussions. What the heck is that. I mean, we covered How to Choose the Right Quilt Batting here and The Truth About Black Batting here so what else could there possibly be to talk about? Quilters Dream Mid Loft. I can’t wait to share this info with the gang. Required fields are marked *. Why don’t the packages give you this information??? Happy Birthday and congratulations on your soon to arrive blessing. Thank you for this invaluable information! There are a few different non-needled types. Check out our batting with scrim selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. The lightweight and soft stabilizing scrim binder provides strength and allows for a stitching area of up to 8 to 10 inches apart. I tried it with batting without scrim and it did not work. I’ll be remembering it as if the needle-punches are little “inny” belly buttons. I would have never even known what questions to ask. I will have flannel bottom, batting and large appliqued Pokémon (Snorlax) in the center. Quilt up to 8" apart. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about batting no scrim? We Carry. If it is their cotton batting, it is needle-punched, so you’ll want the side with the dimples to face the top. It was a hard road to walk but I met many wonderful people who were going through the same thing. I’m sure it will make a difference. This is one of the ways I’m able to support myself and continue writing free content. They don't have any padding on side but they do have batting and fabric (ripped) on seating area. I have used W&N but, I prefer hi-loft polyester batting. The only blend they have with a scrim is the Dream Blend (a 70/30 cotton/poly blend), and the scrim provides extra support when used on a longarm machine. Thank you for your willingness to share your personal experience of loss. thank you in advance, Because batting with a scrim is stronger and more stable, you can place your quilting stitches further apart—as much as 8-12″ apart, versus a maximum of only 3-4″ for batting without a scrim. This Pellon Natural Cotton Batting With Stabilizing Scrim Binder is 96" Wide and comes in a 9-Yard Bolt. After my doctors appointment he confirmed that I was about 3 months along, strange, I thought I had miscarried. Having the scrim down reduces batting migration during this contact. I remember it this way – Show the dimples, hide the pimples! The list of potential projects is endless with this batting containing no scrim for the ultimate flexibility and lightweight hand. Hi Matt - I get the smaller bolts of the Pellon Legacy at EE Schenck in Portland and I've really liked the 80/20 with scrim. is made of 100% Ultra Clean Cotton fibers which provide softness and durability. Merry Christmas to you! Also, if your batting came scrim-free, it's more likely to pull apart and tear. Each roll contains six yards of batting. I needed 100% Natural Cotton Batting without scrim allows for a stitching area of up to 4? Now, not all batting is finicky like this. Legacy battings with scrim binder allows stitched areas up to 8”-10” due to the durability of the added scrim. Battings that contain scrim are generally more stable and have less stretch than those without scrim. I’ll definitely check if the batting I use have a right side. On the bottom of your phone hit the box with the arrow an top and save it to your notes. I have a front load washer and I put it through a regular wash and dry it in the dryer with great results. Thank you also for all the great information on batting. I may not using the second batting this time because I don’t want to have to quilt inside the actual applique so I believe I am going to sew my backing and batting together where I made the panel then begin machine quilting all layers at the edge of the panel outwards. Be careful and make sure your not making ticks underneath. Here at SQ you will find free sewing tutorials, product reviews, basic how-to’s, design inspiration, and quilt patterns geared toward you – the chic, modern quilter! The scrim prevents batting migration through your top. Cotton quilt batting without scrim can typically be stitched up to 8″ apart, and if there is scrim it might go all the way up to 12″ apart. Cotton shrinks 3-5% (pre-soak as needed). Pay attention to the details! Thanks, Pingback: Why Cotton Batting Is The Most Popular Choice For Quilters - Suzy Quilts, Pingback: How to Choose the Right Quilt Batting - Suzy Quilts. Let me just say that I’m thankful for my quilting community for a lot of reasons: the crazy creativity, original ideas, and incredible muffin recipes… but I’m also thankful for you all because you ask amazing questions that I probably wouldn't have come up with! Your batting is right-side up. You can verify this by looking for the small hole in the batting as noted above. Scrim may have a slight sheen from the plastic coating rather than a matte finish like the non-scrim side. ?s Touch?? I think you’ll have a nicer baste then. Just discovered you, loving your patterns ! by Sara Snuggerud in Sewing Tips. There are 61 batting no scrim for sale on Etsy, and they cost $68.15 on average. Also thank you the one on the different batting! Thank you for this important i formation. Quilters Dream Puff quilt batting thermal bonded and sealed by the roll King (120" x 20 yds) Roll Only $226.20 On SALE for only $203.58 Lighter than a feather, yet warmer than down! In many cases scrim is needle-punched into the batting, and Quilters Dream supports the “quilt the same direction the batting was punched” method, so let that be our rule of thumb. It can be so confusing sometimes. If you see little tiny balls of batting, like the little pills that have formed on the sweater you’ve worn every day this week (I know it’s not just me), you’re looking at the “bottom” of your batting. Now I have a question: I’m considering using two batts for my next quilt, Quilter’s Dream Wool and Quilter’s Dream Request, both of which I’ve used for years. I wish I had known this before I had made my quilts! It has a wonderful density and is very warm. However… I forget which way was the right way with the dimples. F – 100% Cotton Batting With Scrim – Needle Punched. Moreover, there will be no needle resistance that you might find with some battings. Pingback: The Truth About Black Batting: When & Why to Use It - Suzy Quilts, Thank you. Love the dimples and pimples – that helped me ! You want this side, and all those little balls, to go against the backing of your quilt FOR SURE, and this is why: if your needle tries to push one of these dense little fabric balls through the batting and out the other side, it’s probably going to take some of the fibers with it. Pingback: 6 Tips for Straight Line Machine Quilting (a.k.a. That’s how beards are born, my friends. Take a good look at your precious bit of batting, and see if there are small pin holes (these look like dimples) in its surface. It’s a nice high loft batt that shows off the stitching very well, especially for custom/decorative quilting where you want all that work to stand out. I have washed my batting as long as their is a scrim. Quilters and crafters trust and love natural cotton due to the time proven qualities it lends to all projects. Quilters Dream Orient Blended quilt batting Bamboo, Silk, Tencel and cotton King size ( 122" x 120") Case (4) So crazy. These don’t have a right and wrong side. I don’t really care about it being warm but so many of the battings are so thin you don’t get that nice heavy feeling that you get with the older quilts. I did. Excellent for quilting. I was told not long after getting married that I would have “trouble” conceiving. Now there are so many different varieties (which I appreciate) but I don’t know how to put them to their best use. I do quilt with other quilters and we open the package and throw it on the frame all the while smoothing it out never knowing it could be on the wrong facing, Yikes! I gave birth to big, 6+ and 7+ pounds, healthy baby boys a month later. I can help! Quilters and crafters trust and love natural cotton due to the time proven qualities it lends to all projects. Batting with a scrim is typically more stable that those without and less apt to stretch. For instance warm and natural had a side tha looks (tighter and has larger particles) when ever I place 2 layers I place the extra soft (non scrim sides together) I have never had issues. Pingback: Quilting on a Budget with Poly-Blend Batting - Suzy Quilts, Pingback: FREE Quilted Christmas Stocking Pattern - Suzy Quilts, Wow this article about batting has been a mind bender. We sell it here at the shop, and I always assumed it was a scrim batting, but now I’m not so sure. To get a flat quilt, apply your fused fabrics to the non-scrim side of the batting. OMG, RIGHT?? Cotton shrinks 3-5% (pre-soak as needed). Just like fabric (and that unpredictably emotional friend you used to have in high school), a lot of batting also has a right side and a wrong side. I was 35 years old and had been going through infertility treatments for 4 years. If that's the case, it doesn't matter. If so, what difficulties have you experienced? This is so helpful! Due to the added strength, batting with scrim is especially great for those that are planning on a quilting design with big gaps. Made from 100 percent natural, ultra-clean cotton, it adds strength, durability and softness to your projects. Your email address will not be published. Some batting is definitely more difficult to “needle” than others. Whether you’re a newbie or seasoned sewist, there’s sure to be something for you to enjoy. You will probably get better info from us if you give the brand name of the batting, so people will know if they've used it before. I’ve been quilting off and on for 20 years. Fusible Batting Tape: Why You Need It and How to Use It, Why Bamboo Batting Makes the Best Summer Quilts, The Truth About Black Batting: When & Why to Use It - Suzy Quilts, Why Bamboo Batting Makes the Perfect Summer Quilt - Suzy Quilts, 6 Tips for Straight Line Machine Quilting (a.k.a. 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