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Old 08-14-2015, 10:40 AM
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I am making a Trip around the World that has white as one of the six fabrics. Normally when I have white in a quilt, I use white batting. Do you think that is necessary for this top? I am less than half way done, but I think there is enough done that I can ask for advice. (I am going to need to go buy some white if I decide to go that way. Used the last of that roll on my last quilt.)

What do you think? This will end up being a Quilt of Valor. I want to do it the best way possible.

Thanks for any opinions.

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Old 08-14-2015, 10:42 AM
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I would use white or off white.
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Old 08-14-2015, 10:58 AM
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It's going to be gorgeous and Yes I would use white also. Beautiful!
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Old 08-14-2015, 11:12 AM
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Really striking layout of these great colors.....and yes....i'd use white too, as i assume the back is going to be white??
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Old 08-14-2015, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by PenniF View Post
Really striking layout of these great colors.....and yes....i'd use white too, as i assume the back is going to be white??
Actually, the back is going to be a dusty blue. But you have confirmed what I really knew....I will buy some white to use as the batting. I have a polyester white, but do't want that for this.

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Old 08-14-2015, 11:31 AM
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Yes, I would only use white! I use lots of white in my quilts and the natural color does seem to show through and dull the white. So I buy mostly white battings now.
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Lovely, Dina.
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Old 08-14-2015, 02:11 PM
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I use white batting if the white fabric is a lightweight fabric that is see thru or even slightly see-thru. If the white is a non-see thru, then I can and do use the natural.
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Originally Posted by tessagin View Post
I would use white or off white.
That's my pick too.
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Test your normal batting and see how it looks.
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