Thread: Batting Alternative??

Thanks for posting this thread - I have always wondered that my self. I have an old comforter I have not wanted to throw out....

Interesting!

Originally Posted by watterstide

i have used wool army blankets from the army surplus store.

they also have a very heavy flannel twin size blanket that has worked great. i have tied and not quilted them though...

Would a very thin fleece blanket work?
I'm looking at starting my very first quilt and want to keep it cheap and easy ... I have some sheet jersey that I think would be nice as the base layer but haven't a clue what the Swedish for Quilt Batting would be!

Haven't been to the good fabric shop yet to investigate but I'm sure I read somewhere that some people actually quilt just their tops onto fleece blankets alone ..... (possibly not here, I've been googling!)

My first attempt would be a small panel or lap quilt ... possibly several of these to be joined together later if appropriate. I would be hand quilting in the Stitch in the Ditch format around my paper pieced hexagons ....

Helen

I doubt I would use a comforter...are talking about one of those poly filled 80's style thick comforters?? If so, then definately not...I have used old wool blankets and flannel sheets though!

Originally Posted by ScoutingSquirrel

Would a very thin fleece blanket work?

Absolutely! I've made wheelchair blankets with a quilt top and fleece backing, no batting. It is light and easy to work with, and sticks to the legs of patients at our local nursing homes and VA hospitals.

Thank you Vicky S, It certainly seems like it might be easier to quilt through two layers rather than three! I also thought that a fleece underside might be 'snuggly'.
Thanks for the advice!
Helen