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Choosing Your Fabric and Batting
Fabric
Some fabrics are not recommended for use with the quilting machine. Thick fabrics, such as denim
or leather, have a lot of resistance that can bend or snap a needle, and misalign or break internal
machinery. When quilting, avoid any fabrics that are difficult to pierce, and take care that the fabric
layers of the quilt are well balanced .
Batting
To choose the best batting for your project, consider the look and feel of the quilt that you’re going
for. Batting thickness is measured by its loft. A low loft batting is thinner and lighter, ideal for a quilt
with a flatter appearance. High loft batting should be used if a fluffy, full quilt is the goal.
Typically, wool batting is the thickest batting while bamboo is the lightest. Wool provides the most
warmth, followed by polyester, and then cotton.
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