Whether you are a beginner or not, selecting the type of wadding for your quilt and knowing its material properties can become tricky. Not only are there an abundance of options to choose from, but the quilting lingo, word terms, and phrases connected to wadding can somewhat confuse many people.
Worry not, Doughty Online can help answer all your questions about quilt wadding types and their most proper uses to hopefully put your mind at ease before your purchase.
The term wadding is the layer of material placed in-between the quilt top and backing fabric, and the type of wadding that you use will produce the quality, feel, warmth and look of your finished product.
Using a particular wadding comes down to preference and personal taste. Some prefer to use natural products such as bamboo, wool or cotton. The natural materials are slightly prone to shrinkage and commonly used for projects that don’t require regular washing.
Polyester made, and other synthetic wadding will not shrink, and you can wash them regularly. Overall, mixing a blend of both has its benefits, and many companies continue to create new combinations with different percentage ratios.
With so much variety of wadding and material types to choose from, we have narrowed down the most common fabric types, their properties, and characteristics to guide you. Continue reading
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