Our top recommendation: Cotton-Poly Blend (80/20)
Machine quilting includes both domestic sewing machine quilting and longarm quilting. The batting needs to feed smoothly through the machine without bunching, resist shifting under the presser foot, and work well with the quilting design you have planned. Most cotton and blend battings perform well on machines, with some specific considerations for longarm versus domestic setups.
The batting should glide smoothly under the presser foot or along the longarm rollers. Blends and cotton work well; some polyester battings can grab.
At high stitching speeds, the batting must not shift or bunch. Cotton and blend battings grip the fabric layers, while polyester may slide more.
Dense quilting compresses batting. Cotton and blend battings compact well without becoming stiff. Polyester can resist compression and cause puckering.
Longarm quilters often prefer cotton-poly blends because they tension well on the frame and feed smoothly at speed.
The longarm quilter's favorite. Feeds smoothly, tensions well, and produces beautiful results at any quilting density.
Excellent machine-quilting performance with a cotton feel. The resin bonding prevents shifting during high-speed quilting.
Works great on domestic machines. Grips the fabric layers and stays put during free-motion quilting.
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