Originally Posted by Vicki W
I remember well the weight of quilts when visiting my grandparents. Some winters I slept under 4-5 quilts. They were batted with cotton, most of the time the quilter made the batting as well. I can't remember hearing anyone talk about how they made them. Have any of you. I suspect the other materials were heavier as well.
You might get the 'feel' you are looking by using two battings or I believe there are heavier ones available.
My mama's quilts were heavy and made with homemade cotton batting. Daddy farmed cotton and for each bale sold he would get a sample roll which was roughly six inches across and about 12-14 inches long. Mama would stretch the quilt back on her hanging frame, then pull the cotton out with her hands and make it into as even a layer as possible, however thick she wanted it. Then she would add the quilt top and baste it all together. The thicker the cotton layer inside, the heavier the quilt.