Originally Posted by ShellyQ

Thanks for all the lovely comments. It is a good feeling to finally get one or two things finished, but I'm never completely finished as there are always more UFOs in the pipeline :lol:

Loretta: I use a flat material for the batting, for these I used an old woven blanket, been washed heaps so doesn't shrink, or could use felt or pellon or anything that doesn't have puff. I think you can get a very flat cotton, not sure on that, over here cotton batting is too expensive for me so I've never used it. Old blankets work good for me as I can get them for $5 -$10 fom the opp shop, they are also great for wall hangings as they dont shift as much during quilting and hold their shape better, helps prevent wavey edges. two layers of blanket work well in a pot holder as wool is very good insulation. Well I think I've burbled on enough, don't you :lol: