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• can you use batting for stuffing

  Can you use batting for stuffing? Yes, and it is one of the smartest ways to put leftover quilt batting to work. Whether you are filling a throw pillow, a pincushion, or a soft toy, batting can give y… read more

• what is the best stuffing for pillows

  If you're sewing a throw pillow, a bed pillow, or a floor cushion, the first question is usually what is the best stuffing for pillows? The honest answer depends on how you'll use the pillow, how much… read more

• what is the best fiber for cushions

  If you're sewing new throw pillows or reviving tired seat pads, what is the best fiber for cushions is the first question to settle. The answer depends on how the cushion will be used, how much loft y… read more

• what is the difference between batting and fiberfill

  If you have ever stood in the notions aisle wondering what is the difference between batting and fiberfill, you are not alone. Both add softness and warmth, but they are made in different forms and bu… read more

• what is batting in sewing

  If you have ever wondered what is batting in sewing, it is the soft, insulating layer sandwiched between a quilt top and its backing. Batting, also called wadding, gives quilts their warmth, body, and… read more