When choosing batting for machine quilting on my home sewing
machine, I
choose ANY batting that is 1/4" thick or less (uncompressed). One-quarter
inch is the space between my machine bed and presser foot (when it is in the
UP position).
Even though the presser foot compresses the batting for stitching, it does not leave a "ridge" that I must "fight" when quilting. Although I *CAN* quilt with thicker batting, it just isn't fun when it's a struggle. - kiskat in Texas
I take a "hunk" of leftover batting and pin it over my shoulder
when sewing.
Then, as you snip off those threads. tiny fabric nips, etc. etc., you just
put them on top of the batting where they cling very well. After your sewing
session is complete. you simply unpin the batting from your shoulder and toss
it all neatly away.. It puts an end to all those little thread nips. fabric
snips, etc all over the sewing room floor, as well as the table top. - Kathi
in Michigan
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