Cuddle Fabric is Soft, but is it worth it?
As part of the Odif Ambassador program, I got a Shannon Fabrics Cuddle kit to make something out of. Since this is the first time in over 5 years that I used Minky, and the first time I used Shannon Fabrics, I decided to just make the cuddle kit as-is.
The first time that I ever used Minky fabric, I made the biggest mess ever. I got fuzz EVERYWHERE. I still have some of that Minky in my stash somewhere, but I didn't want to use it again. I have found out through the ambassador program that fabric booster would help control the stretch of the cuddle fabric. Turns out that is correct, but seeing as the softness has long hairs, depending on how you cut up the pieces you can still get cuddle confetti everywhere. A lint roller is a must-have when working with cuddle fabric. I was actually able to contain the mess enough that I am considering making a larger quilt with cuddle backing. It would be so soft!
So what is Fabric Booster? Fabric booster is a product that you spray on the back of the cuddle fabric that stiffens the stretch. It'd work great on knits as well to controls the stretch. I also use fabric booster to make fabric-like paper for labels on my quilts. To use fabric booster, make sure you shake up the bottle really well and spray it on your fabric. Let it soak in for a bit, cover your fabric with parchment paper to protect your iron, and iron the fabric. Easy peasy!
The cuddle kit used the quilt-as-you-go method with stitch and flip. I used my trusty 505 basting spray to hold fabric down as I flipped it over to be sewn.
The only thing that this kit recommended that I didn't use was a 90/14 stretch needle. I decided to continue to use my normal Microtex 80/12 needle, but I think I should have bought a stretch needle just in case. I'm not actually sure it if would have made a difference.
Anyway, the quilt turned out super cute and it's so cuddly! Too bad all my nieces and nephews like pink!
Have you tried Cuddle or Minky before? What were your thoughts?
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I have used minky before, and as much as I love the feel of it, I’m not a huge fan of working with it, both due to the lint and the stretchiness. This product would be worth a try. I also read somewhere that putting the minky in the dryer (low heat or air fluff) for a few minutes gets quite a bit of the lint out of the way – haven’t tried that either. Thanks for sharing this, Sherry!
I have never heard of Fabric Booster. I’ll have to go look for it. Good luck.
I have used Cuddle, I don’t think Minky. I vacuum a cut before I move it. Tedious but it works. I made my son a lion costume….with fake fur on a windy day and that “stuff” blew all over my studio….lesson learned. My longarm dealer loves it on backs. I will try it one day, but it is not my favorite to work with.