Originally Posted by redtweety

I like using blankets instead of batting. 1. you don't have to quilt at any particular distance, the blanket will not care. it drapes wonderfully for me, I love the softness, it doesn't get stiff, or migrate. If I want a summer quilt, I use a sheet blanket,(a thin one) and it isn't too heavy. I cannot afford to go get battting for every quilt I make, so it works out for me to use blankets.