batting

fabric
Also known as: wadding

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use in quilting

  • Woolen Amish/Mennonite quilt in Diamonds pattern, c. 1885.
    In quilting

    Batting, or wadding, made of cotton, polyester, wool, or flannel is layered sandwich-style between the quilt top and backing. The three layers are basted or pinned together, and the quilting design is marked on the top and quilted (sewn) in small, even stitches by hand,…

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