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by sigrun 27 Jun 2017 ( edited Jun 28'17 21:25 )
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Hi you all, What does the batting need to be thick for the satin-material to become more fluffy? If you understand what I mean

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by Smokey12 27 Jun 2017
+8
One of the digitizers for designs like this said to use a thick loft poly batting. Some people had difficulty embroidering with it and used a lower loft. I just got my scuba fabric and am ready to try my first block.
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by sigrun 27 Jun 2017
thank you, will get me some to try
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by babash 27 Jun 2017
+7
I would try 2 layers of batting. Or if you have some Polar Fleece try as an experiment for thickness.
I have some thick poly stuff that my machine does not like.
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by sigrun 27 Jun 2017
thank you, will get me some to try
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by quilternh 27 Jun 2017
+8
Next time try wool batting over cotton bat.
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by sigrun 28 Jun 2017
thanks, will get me some
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by dragonflyer 27 Jun 2017
+7
Some use the Trapunto technique to get more thickness or depth in the design. You use two layers of batting (could be cotton/wool or cotton/polyester, or wool/polyester or others).
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by sigrun 28 Jun 2017
thank you,have to try some other
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by cj2sew 28 Jun 2017
+7
two layers, one wool and the other cotton or cotton blend.
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by sigrun 28 Jun 2017
thank, will try
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by rachap 28 Jun 2017
+7
This looks lovely as it is. One thing to remember is that the more quilting stitches you put in the flatter it will look For example, look at your outer flowers and they pop out nicely but where all the cross hatching is it looks flat. Personally I think the different dimensions add depth. Keep experimenting until you find the look you like.
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by sigrun 28 Jun 2017
thank you, yes I notice that
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by pennifold 28 Jun 2017
+6
I agree with the others I'd use s couple of pieces of batting preferably wool. ❤️ Chris
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by sigrun 28 Jun 2017
thank you Chris, will try some other batting
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by AnnaJar 28 Jun 2017
+6
Saw something like this on another site. The digitizer used 4-way stretch material for the top to achieve a puffier look.
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by sigrun 28 Jun 2017
thank you
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by MuseandSew 28 Jun 2017
+7
Fun design! Where is this design from? Interesting to learn about the different battings.
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by sigrun 28 Jun 2017
thanks, from Stitch Delight
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by cfidl 28 Jun 2017
+7
Hi-loft batting. It is polyester.
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by sigrun 28 Jun 2017
thanks
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by elemausi 28 Jun 2017
+5
I agree with AnnaJar, the look will be more puffy with stretch material.
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by sigrun 28 Jun 2017
OK thanks
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by ataljaard 28 Jun 2017
+5
The more batting you use, the better the puffs will be. The fabric does not really matter that much. I have done many quilts blocks and used many different fabrics.
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by sigrun 28 Jun 2017
thank you, will try some more
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by pennyhal2 28 Jun 2017
+4
You really need to do some testing of different batting combinations to see if you get the look you want. As mentioned below, where the crosshatching is dense, the fabric is not going to puff up. Stretch in a fabric can go up and down, side to side, and diagonally. This can add puckers. However, I do know people ME on satin. You can post this on the Quilting Board and see what they advise. It's a very busy Board and they usually advise using two layers of batting.

https://www.quiltingboard.com/
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by sigrun 28 Jun 2017
thank you
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by sonjapotgieter 28 Jun 2017
+4
Beautiful!!!!look at Stitch Delight designs..She explains our to do these blocks using stretch fabric
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by sigrun 20 Jul 2017
thank you
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by Bounty 28 Jun 2017
+3
Zauberhaft!
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by sigrun 20 Jul 2017
thanks