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Old 09-12-2011, 04:13 AM
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Originally Posted by FayZ
I made a quilt for my son and he said he wishes it was a little warmer. I think I used a poly batting. I was wondering if there is a warmer batt or should I double up? FayZ
I had the same thing happen with my dsd quilt and I used Warm and Natural. She stopped complaining about it being cold and said it was too warm after we washed the quilt for the first time. I still recommend that everyone does this after quilting since all batting is compressed in the package or on a roll and then again when quilting the quilt. Toss it in the washer or in the dryer only with a damp washcloth and see if that helps.
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Old 09-12-2011, 04:27 AM
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One of my boys told me the same thing. I always layer quilts b/c one never seems warm enough for me. So I gave him another one :D
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Old 09-12-2011, 04:35 AM
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Quilter's Dream wool batting is wonderful!!! Sews beautifully and is warm...here is their info about the wool batting:

Dream Wool is made with a Scoured and Super Washed Domestic & Fine Merino Wool that has been blended, carded, crosslapped & thermally bonded.* The wool is scoured and super-washed for superior cleanliness and to eliminate shrinkage. Quilters Dream's unique processing creates wool batting with exceptionally soft drape, uniformity and strength. Dream Wool is a beautifully consistent batting that is truly a 'cut above'.

May be Machine Washed and Dried without Shrinkage.
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Old 09-12-2011, 04:58 AM
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When I lived in Minnesota for a year I used an old wool comforter my mother resurrected from hiding and it was enough to keep me snuggly and warm all winter, but never overheated, even in summer. I moved to California the next year, and again used that comforter; it was still the most comfortable "blanket" I ever had. I want to try a wool batting when I get around to making a bed quilt for myself.

As for fleece, I find a blanket or throw made of polyester makes me sweaty, and cannot wear poly clothing at all. But son and DIL and granddogs all love their fleece blankies.
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Old 09-12-2011, 05:03 AM
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A flannel backing with any kind of batt always seems to feel warmer and more comfy to me. I flannel back almost all of the quilts that I will use myself.
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Old 09-12-2011, 05:06 AM
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There is a wool batting on the market that's lovely to work with.
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Old 09-12-2011, 05:22 AM
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Polyester battings are the least warm of any batting!
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Old 09-12-2011, 06:23 AM
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I love Warm and Natural. Quilts up nicely and it really is warm.
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Old 09-12-2011, 06:29 AM
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Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
Wool is also a great batting. It's warm but breathes.
THIS is the only thing we used in Alaska. Poly does not breathe and can store bacteria! Wool is the best for warmth!
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Old 09-12-2011, 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
Wool is also a great batting. It's warm but breathes.
THIS is the only thing we used in Alaska. Poly does not breathe and can store bacteria! Wool is the best for warmth!
I remember reading that poly pillows were really bad for you.I didn't connect poly batt.His quilt is really old. Me thinks he should have a new one. :lol: thanks for the help.
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