Batting
#4
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Western Wisconsin
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Yes, I think wool is the warmest.
Be careful if you choose wool. I myself would only use Hobbs, but some have posted that Quilter's Dream wool is good too. Other brands may be more likely to beard or shrink unevenly.
Be careful if you choose wool. I myself would only use Hobbs, but some have posted that Quilter's Dream wool is good too. Other brands may be more likely to beard or shrink unevenly.
#5
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Join Date: Aug 2010
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Originally Posted by ckcowl
dream wool!
fleece also works wonderfully and boy is it warm!
fleece also works wonderfully and boy is it warm!
#6
What would you use if you just wanted a higher loft. I use all cotton batting, either Warm and Natural or the other big name 100% cotton one. I can't remember the name.
I don't want to do wool, wouldn't that shrink when washed, and poly you can't iron.
Suggestions?
I don't want to do wool, wouldn't that shrink when washed, and poly you can't iron.
Suggestions?
#9
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Washington state
Posts: 4,303
Originally Posted by Lori S
Wool is definately the warmest. But not all wool battings are the same... Some are machine washable, some shrink ALOT, some shrink very little. DO a bit of reasearch and read the package very carefully.
#10
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Brady TX
Posts: 6,613
I love wool. I hand quilt & my needles slide through it effortlessly. The first time I wash my quilt after its finished I dry it. This shrinks just enough to make my quilting pop. After that I recommend the recipients hang it to dry. Its very warm & snugly. Be sure to read the quilting recommendations. Ive also used it for my SID machine quilts.
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