’m an extreme newbie but have had fabric cut and ironed waiting to get a machine to make a quilt. I got a machine for Christmas. I just didn’t have batting so I went to get some yesterday and start working on this quilt. I did no research and grabbed wrap-n-zap (it doesn’t help that my Michaels is terrible, they had no fleece options so I just grabbed one of the only things that said 100% cotton). I’ve already cut and sewed one of the bags i bought, can i continue or should i order fleece online?
I'm not a quilter, but I think that will work great! Lots of batting is polyester (in whole or part) and will melt in the microwave if you use it for projects like bowl cozies. So I guess they sell this stuff specifically marketed for those projects. It should be fine for any other use, as well!
That’s what i thought but wanted to make sure before I continue. I’m sooo antsy to get my hands on my machine some more!
Carry on -- this is just a more expensive cotton batting than the all-cotton battings not marketed for microwaving.
You can have 100% cotton batting with a polyester scrim, that's why it's more expensive and marketed specifically as safe for the microwave.
Yep. I got a ton of this on super sale (it was like 4 bucks a bag) and it's awesome. The only consideration is that because it lacks scrim, make sure it's stitched down in smaller areas to make sure it's secured properly. Otherwise it might shift/bunch a bit when washed.
Ok great. So I don’t have to undo what I’ve done 😄 I’ll go through the 4 bags I bought and when I need more I’ll get some cotton with the same weight and texture but cheaper. Thanks!
I think i missed what youre making - bags? either way, this stuff should be okay. it's possible it's thinner or cut to a certain size for making microwavable stuff, but pure cotton batting is perfectly usable 😊
A quilt. Thank you!
OH! sweet. I think the only concern could be the size. I think it should be fine otherwise :)
I was sent two bolts of wrap n zap when I ordered cotton. It’s been working great in quilts. The drape is nice. The quilt is soft and warm. It crinkles well. Don’t hesitate to use it.
There are no rules with quilting. If you like it - keep it!
I have used bolts of it for bags and quilts and it is a favorite! Very dense and warm and washes really well. Quilt on!
This will still work as others have said. I get my iron nice and steaming and give the whole thing a good steam to reduce shrinkage since you can't really wash and dry it. Some say it isn't needed but I prefer it.