Have you heard about Fusion

We have something new for you to stick to!

We have taken our Dream Cotton and Dream Poly and 'infused' them with soft fusible fibers. Our unique process of needle punching to one side of the batting allows us to maintain the consistency, softness, and drape-ability of the Dream Cotton and Dream Poly with the added benefit of fusible webbing.
Dream Fusion is a wonderfully convenient option for combining the qualities of Quilters Dream Batting while eliminating the need for pinning and basting. Can be used on quilts, tablerunners or place of interfacing for handbags and small craft projects.

Look Ma', no basting!

Unruly seams? Use Quilters Dream Fusion to lock those seams in place! No need to re-iron your seams time and time again.

Too many seams!

Locked and loaded!

It is so easy.... Simply place the fusible side (a little bit more texture and shine than top side) against the back side of your fabric (back side to back side)...

Set your iron based on your fabric... with Wool or cotton setting being the best for quicker fusing. Slowly iron the fabric (not the batting) from the center out - keeping heat and light pressure slowly moving in each area for a few seconds.... then allow to cool....

Be careful not to get your iron on the fusible webbing. If you do, swipe your iron across a used dryer sheet to remove any residue.
Then quilt, sew, embroidery or let your imagination run wild!

Once quilted, Dream Fusion batting is machine washable and machine dry (cool settings suggested) and may be dry cleaned.


Dream Fusion is solvent-free it's use is environmentally friendly. ...and your hand, short-arm or longarm needles will not 'gum up' while using Dream Fusion.

Call us for a free sample 888-268-8664.

Happy Quilting!
~The Dream Team

You can count on us...



Scrap batting made into a flower.

We hope everyone had a fabulous relaxing summer and stayed cool! Now that the kiddies are back in school and the holidays are just around the corner ( Uggg so soon right?) we are certain you are going to be busy bees quilting and crafting away. Keep in mind we are always here to help you with your batting questions and needs. Please call us for samples of our batting to try! We will be more than happy to send you some and a user’s guide to go along with it. We will also be glad to help you with goodies (mini samples) to put in gift bags for grand openings, guild meetings or shop hops! Give us a shout and we’ll help ya out!



Mini Samples

Thank you for your support.We truly appreciate it!

Quilters Dream Batting
888.268.8664
quiltersdreambatting@juno.com

Happy Quilting!

 ~The Dream Team

 

Floating the Top

I do not have a long arm machine, so floating a quilt top does not pertain to me, but some information is just too good not to share.  Briefly, to “float the top” means to not pin it to the leaders.  To float a top, attach the backing as usual, then lay the batting on the backing and baste it to the backing to give a straight line.  Pin the top to the batting, smooth out the top, and allow the bottom to float (hang) free.  You can now lift it to smooth out the batting.  Quilt as usual, smoothing it as you go and making sure the edges stay parallel and at the same width as you started.  

Here is some advice from Kris Bizzarri:

           “I pin the backing onto the take-up roller and the canvas for the backing under the frame table.  I roll it up evenly.

            I lay the batting on top of the backing, right along the top edge – I don’t see any reason to start down 2-3”.  I place a pin about every 9” or so along the top, perpendicular to the canvas, making sure it is smoothed out.

            I baste the batting to the backing – I start on the left side, about 2” down from the batting edge.  I turn on the channel lock, turn up my speed to 30, and run a stitch along the backing/batting.  I push the machine with my left hand, rather quickly so the stitches are very large.  With my right hand, I’m pressing down on the batting just ahead of the machine so no pleats occur.  This basting line gives me a straight line to now pin my top on.

            I also figured out what to do with the canvas leader underneath that I used to pin the top to – I tied the end up to the under part of the frame, so I have a “cradle” for me to put the batting and top into as I’m working, and they’re not just laying on the floor.

            I first tried floating about 8 months ago, and haven’t done it the “old” way since.  I love it – It’s so easy to lift the top when necessary, and much easier for me to keep the top straight.”

If you have any pictures of your personal experience with “Floating the top” please share them with us.  

           

Happy Quilting!

 ~The Dream Team