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Any really good sources? (Moderated by Sharon1952)
Posted on: 3/7/07 8:18 PM ET
I'm not a quilter, apart from little bitty personal items, and really don't know my way around quilters' supplies.
Right now, I need thin batting to make a couple of soft cell phone cases. The instructions call for Thermore, and I'll be doggoned if I'm having any real luck finding the stuff. The two local craft/quilt stores won't have it in stock for about three weeks, and as near as I can tell, when you search through websites for quilters' supplies, batting is not necessarily a large part (or any part) of their stock. Just a couple of the quilters' stores reviewed here at pr, for example, have batting, and Thermore is not prominently featured.
Quite possibly, I'm not using the proper terminology in my search, but I am kind of stymied. Can anyone help me find a good, reliable online source for this particular batting?
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Right now, I need thin batting to make a couple of soft cell phone cases. The instructions call for Thermore, and I'll be doggoned if I'm having any real luck finding the stuff. The two local craft/quilt stores won't have it in stock for about three weeks, and as near as I can tell, when you search through websites for quilters' supplies, batting is not necessarily a large part (or any part) of their stock. Just a couple of the quilters' stores reviewed here at pr, for example, have batting, and Thermore is not prominently featured.
Quite possibly, I'm not using the proper terminology in my search, but I am kind of stymied. Can anyone help me find a good, reliable online source for this particular batting?
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Elona
Posted on: 3/7/07 9:22 PM ET
Thermore is the thinnest poly batting I've ever encountered, and the only poly on the market that doesn't beard. I usually recommend it for quilted clothing because it drapes better than cotton, but won't fuzz up in areas of wear or abrasion.
For your purpose, I can't see that it is worth turning over every rock on the planet to find this particular product. I would use a thin cotton batting, like Quilter's Dream Cotton Request, if it is in your LQS. Otherwise, I would use whatever cotton batting I could get my fingers on.
Jennifer in Calgary
For your purpose, I can't see that it is worth turning over every rock on the planet to find this particular product. I would use a thin cotton batting, like Quilter's Dream Cotton Request, if it is in your LQS. Otherwise, I would use whatever cotton batting I could get my fingers on.
Jennifer in Calgary
Posted on: 3/8/07 1:36 AM ET
In reply to Jennifer Hill
I have never heard of Quilter's Dream Cotton Request, but I will ask about it.
Thank you, Jennifer.
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Thank you, Jennifer.
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Elona
Posted on: 3/8/07 12:35 PM ET
In reply to Jennifer Hill
Either that, or for your purpose, maybe inexpensive fleece. Heaven knows they have oceans of that at the fabric stores.
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Re-beginning with a new machine after a 20-year hiatus
Posted on: 3/8/07 7:58 PM ET
The pattern specifies really skinny fleece, like Thermore. To tell the truth, I'm not sure that something skinny, but with more body, might not be better. After all, does a saggy cell phone case sound attractive?
I think my first run at the pattern is going to be more along the line of muslin.
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I think my first run at the pattern is going to be more along the line of muslin.
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Elona
Posted on: 3/8/07 8:09 PM ET
In reply to Elona
I'm a quilter, and I rarely use poly batt in quilts. Only charity quilt projects where my guild supplies batt.
However, I've got this poly stuff called Soft & Bright. It's made for crafts, by Warm & Natural. It's needled, so its dense and felt like, not puffy. It's really easy to work with.
Sulky makes a lot of stabilizer products, so you might want to look in to that brand. They probably have a website. You can order both of these products on line. I don't know yet if I can put URLs here.
However, I've got this poly stuff called Soft & Bright. It's made for crafts, by Warm & Natural. It's needled, so its dense and felt like, not puffy. It's really easy to work with.
Sulky makes a lot of stabilizer products, so you might want to look in to that brand. They probably have a website. You can order both of these products on line. I don't know yet if I can put URLs here.
Posted on: 3/9/07 0:48 AM ET
In reply to caraD
Thank you. "Needled," huh? I can see that cyberexploration of the quilt world is in my future.
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Elona
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