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Good morning, quilters! Corey here.

Every week we hear from quilters who are disappointed with how their finished quilt turned out.

It wasn't the fabric. It wasn't the stitching. More often than not… it was the batting they chose.

Batting affects everything—from loft and drape to warmth and stitch definition. Choosing the right Pellon product can completely change how your finished quilt looks and feels.

The most common mistake?

Choosing batting based on what's on the shelf instead of what the project needs.

Think about your finished quilt first:

  • Want a traditional heirloom look? Choose cotton—it gives that classic low loft, softens beautifully with washing, and shows crisp stitch definition.
  • Want lightweight everyday comfort? A cotton blend is a great choice—it drapes softly, resists shifting, and stands up to regular use and washing.
  • Making bags or home décor? Fusible fleece or interfacing may be exactly what you need to add body and structure without bulk.

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Quilters' favorites

Not sure where to start? These are the Pellon products our customers reach for again and again:

Three bolts of Pellon batting displayed side by side, each marked as a quilters' favorite

Two Pellon product listings side by side, including Pellon 808 Craft-Fuse

Two Pellon product listings side by side, including Pellon 800 Clear-Fuse

From battings for every style of quilt to Craft-Fuse® and the rest of the interfacing and stabilizer lineup, there's a right Pellon product for every project on your list.

Even better: save 40% right now

For a limited time, our entire Pellon collection is 40% off—battings, interfacings, stabilizers, and fusibles included. If you've been meaning to stock up for fall projects, this is the moment.

Remember

Your batting choice is just as important as your fabric choice. Pick the batting your project needs—not just what's within reach—and your finished quilt will look and feel exactly the way you imagined it.

Happy Quilting!

From Corey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the most common mistake quilters make with Pellon batting?

Choosing batting based on what's on the shelf instead of what the project needs. Batting affects everything — loft, drape, warmth, and stitch definition — so start with how the finished quilt will look and be used, then work backward to the right product.

Which Pellon batting should I choose for my quilt?

For a traditional heirloom look, choose cotton — classic low loft, softens beautifully with washing, and shows crisp stitch definition. For lightweight everyday comfort, a cotton blend drapes softly, resists shifting, and stands up to regular washing. For bags and home décor, fusible fleece or interfacing adds body and structure without bulk.

What's the difference between Pellon batting and Pellon interfacing?

Batting goes inside a quilt sandwich to provide loft, warmth, and stitch definition, while interfacings and stabilizers like Craft-Fuse® add body and structure to bags, garments, and home décor projects. Many projects use both — batting for softness, interfacing for shape.

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