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Fairfield Processing Corporation |
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How do you get rid of the creases and wrinkles in the batting after you remove it from the packaging? |
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We recommend letting it lay out for a 24 hours and throwing it in the dryer. High loft batting may have harder to remove creases, in that case you can lightly mist the batting with water and then put in the dryer for 15 minutes on low heat. |
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Can you wash our pillows? |
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First we would recommend spot cleaning. Secondly, it would be best if you make the pillow so that you can remove the pillow insert and just wash the pillow cover.If you must wash the whole pillow you can, just in the washer NOT the dryer. Add a towel in with the pillow while in the washer. That will help the machine stay balanced. Let it air dry on a drying rack. Allow ample time to dry. You can toss it in the dryer for a couple minutes when it is just about dry and that will get the excess moisture out and fluff it up a bit. |
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What is a European size pillow (Euro Sham)? |
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26" square pillow |
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How many bags of Bean Bag Filler will it take to fill a bean bag? |
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Small: (small child) 2 bags
Medium: (teen) 3 bags
Large: (two teens) 7 bags |
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What is the loft of the Crafty Decor Chair Cushion? |
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4" to 4.5" |
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Where can I purchase Fairfield Products? |
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Fairfield sells directly to retail stores and to individuals who have a tax ID number. If you are a consumer and would to purchase our products online, or to see a list of retailers who carry our product, click HERE to be taken to our LINKS page. |
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Poly-pellets, Bean Bag Filler, and Micro Bead recommendations:
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Should not be used in toys for children under the age of 5.
Not recommended for pet beds.
Not meant for use in a washing machine or dryer.
We recommend spot cleaning.
The best idea is to make a bladder and remove the cover and wash only the cover. (ex. miney's)
These items will not hold heat, so we do not recommend they go in a microwave.
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Why does my batting bunch? |
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Normally because it has not been quilted closely enough. Quilting should be at least 2 to 4 inches on all battings. Your quilt should be basted or pinned securely before quilting. Quilting should be from the center of a quilt, outward in concentric circles. |
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What is the best batting for a tied quilt? |
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HI-LOFT ® - a bonded high loft batting - perfect for tied quilts. The approximate loft height is 3/4 inch
EXTRA-LOFT ® - a bonded batting. It is a fuller, airier batting that creates a pronounced relief when hand quilted or tied. The approximate loft height is 1/2 inch. CLICK HERE to watch a demonstration on choosing batting.
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What is the difference between needlepunched and bonded? |
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Needlepunched vs. bonded - refers to the manufacturing method used to hold the fibers in a blanket form. All batting is made from loose fiber. To hold the fiber together in a sheet form, needles penetrate the fiber mass, entangling the fibers. This is known as Needlepunch process. The bonded batting has a spray coating on both sides to hold it in a sheet form or low melt fibers are combined with another fiber mixture and the batting is cured to produce a bond.
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What is the best batt for hand quilting? |
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LOW-LOFT ® - Lightweight batting is perfect for accomplishing tiny hand stitches. Great for the experienced quilter. This batt has an "even give" in both directions therefore providing a very stable quilting surface. Can get the most stitches per inch. CLICK HERE to watch a demonstration on choosing batting.
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What is the best batting to make clothing from? |
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COTTON CLASSIC ® - It is washable and produces a flat look. It combines cotton comfort with polyester convenience. This is an excellent batt for machine quilting . . . easy to handle . . . easy to needle.
NATURAL COTTON ® or SOFT TOUCH® COTTON BATTING . These are both 100% cotton batting. (Cotton breathes and is more comfortable). CLICK HERE to watch a demonstration on choosing batting. |
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What is the best batting for craft projects? |
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Do I need to presoak my cotton battings? |
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No, you do not need to pre-soak. We do recommend laying them out overnight to let the "folds" fall out. If you must "fluff up" - use a dryer sheet for just a short period of time in the dryer. Our cotton battings have less than 2% shrinkage factor (which is the industry standard). If you want to presoak to avoid any shrinkage - please see "presoaking batting" on the QuiltCare page. CLICK HERE |
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How do I wash my finished quilt? |
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Wash with tepid water on a delicate cycle. For more information, see the QuiltCare page. |
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What do I do about fiber migration and bearding? |
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Prior to making your quilt, select a fabric with a high thread count and quilt at least 2 to 4 inches apart. When quilting dark colored fabrics, it is best to use a bonded batting. Remember the 3 "B's" - "Bonded Batting Doesn't Beard And Bearding's Bad ." Migration happens when the batting separates or "bunches up" inside the quilted channels. Fairfield battings do not migrate.
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What is the best batting for machine quilting?
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Can POLY-PELLETS ® be heated? |
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They do not retain heat and this is not a recommended use for poly-pellets. |
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Use long blade scissors for pieces up to 2 inches thick. For greater thickness, use a utility knife. The large rotary cutter will also work on any of the sizes. (You can draw a line, score, rescore, etc., and trim).
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Why doesn't POLY-FIL ® batting come in dark colors? |
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Placing any colored batting behind fabric will dull the fabric colors. The dark batting (or fiberfill) will not prevent bearding |
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Does NU-Foam ® float? (If used on a boat for cushions) |
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No . . . it is not a replacement for a floating device. |
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Are Micro Beads Hypo-Allergenic? |
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