I agree with happyscrappy, thick batting and handquilting do not go well together. I've hand quilted a couple with wool batting. I think they feel real light. I'm currently working on one with Fairfield 80/20 batting and it is noticably heavier than the wool. The 80/20 needles pretty good as well. I've tried the Warm and Natural but just can't get my needle through it easily. Gave up and machine quilted the one I had all based with Warm and Natural.