Is Batting Dulling Your Scissors?
Batting asks more from your blades than quilting cotton does. Here's the 2-scissor rule I use to keep my precision pair sharp.
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Morning with Corey
Quilting tips & hacks, with a cup of coffee
Every morning, Corey shares practical sewing and quilting tips from the team at Linda's Electric Quilters — batting choices, thread troubleshooting, machine maintenance, cutting techniques, and the little habits that make quilts last for generations.
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Why 100% Cotton Isn't Always the Answer
The best batting isn't about which fiber sounds best — it's about how you want your finished quilt to look, feel, and behave. W...
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Not Sure Which One to Choose?
Ever compare two quilting products and wonder what's actually the difference? Corey's Product Guides give you straightforward a...
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Cotton Fabric… So Why Is Your Quilt So Hot?
Thicker batting doesn't mean a better quilt. Corey explains why breathability — not loft — determines whether a quilt feels com...
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The Pellon Mistake We See Every Week
Disappointed with how a finished quilt turned out? It usually wasn't the fabric or the stitching — it was the batting. Here's t...
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Don't Let the Wrong Batting Ruin Your Next Tote Bag
The right batting can mean the difference between a floppy bag and one you'll love.
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10 Ways to Use Batting You Might Not Have Thought Of
Discover projects you can start this week with the batting you already have.
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The Batting Mistake Most Quilters Don't Realize They're Making
It isn't the fabric. It isn't the stitching. It's what goes inside.
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Choose the Right Batting: Appliqué & Strip Projects
Flat backgrounds for appliqué, forgiving loft for strip piecing — batting picks for both.
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Choose the Right Batting: Bowl Cozies & Hot Pads
The one project category where batting choice is a safety decision.
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Choose the Right Batting: Bags, Totes & Pouches
In a bag, batting isn't padding - it's the structure.
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Choose the Right Batting: T-Shirt & Memory Quilts
Stretchy shirts need a batting that brings the stability the fabric doesn't have.
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