Thanks so much for this thread. I have 3 kids quilts to finish for Christmas, the tops are done & I'm onto the dreaded next step but the cost of batting right now, considering I still have shopping to do (for 7!), was really on my mind. I also have to get backing fabric for 2 of them. Just had an ah-ha moment :idea: about the big shelf full of stray sheets I found in boyfriends linen closet when I moved in. There should be some suitable in there and one of the goodwills in town has a great selection (as I found out when I came home with 3 afghans one day, lol). I can finish the quilts for little to no $ and the lighter weight will be good for their climate. Also less stress & strain on my arms & hands wrestling them through the machine (last donation quilt almost laid me up).