Batting
#13
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I've been using Hobbs Tuscany cotton and cotton/wool blend in recent years but after reading this thread, decided to give Quilters Dream a shot in my last quilt. Oh my, the hand and drape are absolutely incredible! Does anyone know where I can order Dream by the roll?
#14
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Join Date: May 2011
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Quilters Dream is my favorite. I used to use Warm & Natural but wanted a little dimension to my fmq, so tried Quilters Dream and was very happy with it. I like Poly Select or a Cotton Select. I also have used Polyfil 80/20 which I like also.
#15
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There really isn't one. It is up yo your preference and budget. I have used Hobbs 80/20 since it first came out. I didn't like W&N because it actually HAD bits of tree bark in the batting. It also has a flat look to it and I prefer a little puffiness that Hobbs has to show my quilting abilities. There is also Dream cotton batting which may be a little pricey but soft as butter.
#16
I just ordered 2, 96 wide - 9 yard bolts of Pellon cotton batting, from Walmart, $40.00 each. It had a good rating and said to expect 3-5 percent shrinkage. I sure hope it is OK, because I ordered a lot!
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#18
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Walmart has Fairfield 80/20 cotton that I can't tell any difference from Warm and Natural. Also you can get W&N on the bolt at Walmart. I use Hobbs wool for most of my quilts, 80/20 for utility and donation quilts. When Connecting Threads have a sale on Hobbs batting I stock up. Usually about three times a year there will be a 30% sale. Sometimes I use two layers of batting and I mix the wool with the 80/20. I don't like 100% cotton batting.
#20
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This awesome quilter has a blog devoted to trying every type of batting she can get her hands on. She is up to 96 of them. http://quiltersbattinguniversity.blogspot.com/
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