I'm making a queen sized quilt as a gift (very important!) and I'm looking for thoughts/advice on the batting to use. I have some time before I need to make a decision so it's not like I'm crunched for time, which is good!
The things I know for sure are:
~I want a lower loft. I don't want the quilt to be too puffy, and in any event it's going to be spread over a down comforter so I don't need anything high at all. It doesn't have to be paper thin, just not thick...yeah I'm sure that was perfectly descriptive :mrgreen:
~Bamboo is a no-go because dust mites love it, apparently, and the person who will be under this quilt is allergic to dust mites!
~Washability would be excellent, but not 100% required if everything else is just how I'd like it.
~Works well with machine quilting on a regular sewing machine and not a long-arm and not by hand (another reason to go low-loft!).
~Can be very closely quilted, like you would with stippling or McTavishing.
~Price is not an issue. Thus far the most expensive batting I've seen for the size I need is less than $70, and I'd spend more than that for just the right batting.
Right now I'm leaning towards a wool batting or a silk batting. Of course that being said, I haven't worked with either!
Comments, suggestions, advice? Lay it on me! :lol: