Quilting with Flannel Instead of Batting: A Complete Beginner’s Guide
Sara McLean Quilting with flannel instead of batting is a simple method where flannel fabric—cut from yardage or even a…
Quilt Batting with Scrim: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Use It
Quilt batting with scrim is batting that includes a thin stabilizing layer, usually a lightweight mesh, which holds…
How to Make a Kantha Quilt With Batting (Step-by-Step Tutorial)
Minty Mellon A kantha quilt with batting is made by layering a quilt top, a piece of batting, and a…
How to Wash a Quilt with Wool Batting (Without Ruining It)
Hand wash a quilt with wool batting in cold water using a wool-safe detergent, press out the water…
How to Make a T-Shirt Quilt with Batting
A t-shirt quilt turns a box of old concert tees, sports jerseys, and graphic shirts into something you’ll…
How to Assemble a Quilt with Batting
Assembling a quilt with batting comes down to building what quilters call a “quilt sandwich” — backing on…
Dancing with Bats Quilt Pattern: A Halloween Applique Project Worth Making
If you’ve browsed Halloween quilt patterns, you’ve probably run into “Dancing with Bats” — a small wall-hanging design…
Cotton Quilt with Cotton Batting: Why It’s a Beginner Favorite
If you’ve ever picked up a well-loved quilt at a family gathering and thought, “why does this feel…
Cathedral Window Quilt with Batting: What You Need to Know
Traditionally, a cathedral window quilt is made without batting — the folded-fabric construction creates its own thickness and…
Can You Iron a Quilt with Batting In It?
Yes, you can iron a quilt with batting in it, but only on a low, dry heat setting…