msawicki64

Wanted to know what batting do you use? I've been using batting that I get from walmart but it doesn't make my quilts feel cushiony or warm. Any suggestions?? Thanks

Scissor Queen

http://www.battylady.com/
http://www.batt-mart.com/

I also order Hobbs Heirloom by the case from Hancocks of Paducah.

Quilter's Dream batting is excellent and makes a really soft, drapable quilt. Hobbs has just a little loft to it and gives beautiful definition to your quilting.

Buckeye Rose

Walmart sells several different types of batting, so I can't really tell where the problem is. I buy (from Walmart)the 80/20 blend and it does great. It's the same thickness as warm and natural, just a bit cheaper and very little shrink. There isn't much loft to it, so you won't have the puffy look. If you are using the low loft poly there won't be a puffy look either.

ckcowl

warm & natural,
Hobbs Heirloom 80/20
Dream Poly
Dream Wool
Dream Bamboo
Dream Orient
Dream Cotton

those are the ones i use most often-
every quilt is different- I use the batt that works for that quilt-
it is important to read the packaging- some batts need to be quilted every 2" some you can have up to 10" between quilting lines-
they come in lots of different (lofts) thicknesses- some are very very flat/thin- some are very (fluffy) lofty ---up to an inch! some are good for tied quilts- some are not.
some batts do not shrink at all- some a little- some alot-
some can be washed and dried at normal settings- some need special care- Read the packaging and use the batt that will work for your project

GemState

Hi Scissor Queen
When you order Hobbs by the case do you get the Hobbs Heirloom 80/20? Do you hand quilt? If so, how does this batting quilt?

Lori J

My very favorite batting is Fairfield Softtouch. ($40 for a queen size!) Oh, it drapes like melted butter....

But I can't afford it, so I buy Hobbs Polydown. It is 108" wide and a 30 yard roll. Cost is $86, plus $25 shipping.
It makes my quilts drape nicely. I've been very pleased with this batting.

http://www.longarmsupplies.net/hobbs...wnbatting.aspx

msawicki64

Thanks for all the input....The word drapy was the discriptive word I was trying to use. I will try this batting next quilt. Thanks

msawicki64

Hey I found the Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 on sale at connecting threads for only 20.99 for king size.

Lori J

The Polydown from Connecting Threads is not the same as the rolled batting. I purchased a case from CT and was soooo disapointed, I had a hard time using it all up. Maybe you could share a roll with someone, just to try it out.

Ms Grace

My favorite is warm & natural.
It's all I use. :-D