Originally Posted by
Honey58
Where I live, the climate is similar to that of Florida in the USA..
while on a short visit here I need to buy batting for 2 queen size quilts..never bought any as these are my first attempts..please suggest what batting I must buy as our winters are short and not too cold .
also will probably be washing them at the end of each winter before putting them away coz its dusty..besides little g'kids, dogs & cats lay claim to our beds ...and hearts
oh ..another pt.. will hv to hand quilt..a simple stitch in the ditch is all i will be able to do.
and a heartfelt " thank you " in advance for any suggestions given.
For the type of climate you are describing, and for the hand quilting, I would probably recommend Quilter's Dream Poly. It has gotten many favorable reviews here, is lightweight, and machine washes easily. Maybe Google and search here for more info on it. This is not a batting that I personally have used, but it seems to suit your needs. My second choice recommendation would be Quilters Dream cotton request weight. This is good for hand quilting, would not be too heavy or warm, but gives a somewhat flatter appearance to the quilt.
My favorite battings are Mountain Mist Blue Ribbon 100% cotton, but I do not recommend it for hand quilting because of drag on the needle. I also like Hobbs 80/20, and that would be my third choice for you. However, I think it might be overly warm for your climate. It's a nice soft batting with moderate loft and is easy to hand needle.
I personally would *not* use Warm and Natural. It is needlepunched through scrim, and the scrim makes hand needling more difficult. Also, it is a dense batting that may not be suitable for your climate, and it is a stiffer batting that does not drape as well as the others mentioned.