salmonsweet

I'm currently making a quilt with Hobb's wool batting and flannel back. Seriously warm and cuddly, and very light. It's a lot lighter than even a single layer of cotton batt, let alone two. And wool is a wonderful heat insulator.

nkahle

I make my quilts with one layer of batting between the top and bottom of the quilt.

Ramona Byrd

Somebody recently was telling about making a quilt with batting that "was 1 and 1/2 times warmer than down." I misplaced that one, I wanted it for myself because I'm always cold in the house. Might even line a jacket with it, should I find it.

gale

I really want to make one with wool batting. Is it still machine washable with the wool?

sik1010

If you use fleece, do you wash it differently? I took some classes on fleece, several years ago, and they explained the way fleece is made. Which is with recycled plastic and polyester; that's why the fabric wasn't around until we started recycling, but with the plastic combed into the polyester, they told us to only use powder detergent as a liquid detergent or fabric softener liquid will just create a film and continue to build up. This is also a problem if using fleece for young children that still have accidents--the odor will stay until powder has kind of cleaned the fibers. Does anyone know if this information is different? I've never used it for batting or backing because I didn't know how it would clean.

sueisallaboutquilts

I've been wondering the same thing about wool.
Also the idea of fleece is great! I have a bunch taking up space that I can now have a use for. Thanks!

deema

That's interesting. I've never heard that, and always wash everything with liquid detergent, no problems. :)

Jim

We've made a few quilts with doubled polester batting...they were TOO warm...they burned me up..but my DD and FIL loved them

Jim

We've made a few quilts with doubled polyester batting...they were TOO warm...they burned me up..but my DD and FIL loved them

jaciqltznok

wool or poly...

I used old wool blankets you can find at yard sales, thrift stores..etc...even with moth holes, they make nice WARM batting...

Poly is known for its heat holding ability because unlike cotton, poly does not breathe....so once it is WARM..it stays that way!