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I am about done with my six year old granddaughter's quilt top but need to find the right batting. They live in south Florida so I need batting as light weight as possible. I've never done a light weight quilt before.
What batting should I use? I have to use something so the quilt will hold up to the usage.
On my last quilt, I used Hobbs Tuscany 80% Cotton/20% wool and love it so much, ordered a 30 yard roll. We often think of wool as only a cold weather product . . .but the quilt stays cool, is light weight, has the best hand of any batting I've tried, incredibly, there's less shrinkage.
Blessings,
-Robin
Bernina 780 & 350, Babylock Tiara II & Evolution
The Hobbs Tuscany Silk batting is extremely lightweight and thin.
This is what I would use too.Originally Posted by joe'smom
June
Sometimes I use the very lightweight fleece that you can buy from Walmart fabric section. Works fine.
A quilt is like a good life. It's full of mistakes, but, in the end, it looks pretty good.
Silk is a very luxurious, soft, thin, lightweight batting. It would be my choice if you can afford it.
I live in FL and with the AC, I use quilts more often than you'd expect. I love the Hobbs 80/20 batting. The Tuscany ones sound nice, but I've never tried them.
I agree. I use Hobbs 80/20 batting since it's creation and never had a problem. Will have to try this Tuscany they make.
A Good Friend, like an old quilt, is both a Treasure and a Comfort
I live in Florida, and, I also use the Hobbs 80/20. With the air on, it is just fine. With the air off, I am sure it would be too hot. But, then, I'm sure with the air off, anything would be too hot. lolI might just have to try that silk batting. It sounds nice.
10-2-12, 6-17-15 My bright little lights.
Thank you all for your help. I'm going to try the Tuscany Silk.
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