Old 12-12-2011, 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by cmw0829
I recently purchased my first batting.

I chose the poly because I didn't want the quilt to be too heavy, which is what I was told cotton would do. It's also for a large lap throw rather than staying in one place on a bed. And didn't want to use the thinnest cotton because I wanted a little more loft.

What is your preference? And why?
Cathy
I handquilt and strongly prefer a wool batting. I still want to try silk sometimes. Bamboo cotton and other plant type fibers do not interest me. They tend to be more difficult to needle but work well for machine quilting. Guess that is why we have such variety, to meet specific needs.

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