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• is dacron good for quilting

  Is Dacron good for quilting? For many quilters, the answer is yes. Dacron is a well-known name for polyester fiber, and Dacron quilt batting is prized for being lightweight, warm and easy to care for.… read more

• does polyester batting shrink

  Does polyester batting shrink? In most cases, barely at all. Polyester fibers are synthetic and hold their shape through washing and drying far better than natural fibers. That makes poly batting a de… read more

• does batting shrink

  Does batting shrink? It depends on the fiber. Natural batting often draws up slightly in the first wash, while synthetic batting barely changes. Knowing which you're working with helps you choose betw… read more

• can you cut batting

  Can you cut batting? Absolutely, and doing it well makes every quilt, pillow and table runner easier to finish. Whether you're working from a roll or a pre-packaged size, cutting batting to size is a… read more

• can you sew through batting

  Can you sew through batting? Absolutely. Batting is the soft middle layer of every quilt sandwich, and it is made to be stitched through by hand or by machine. The trick is choosing the right batting… read more