Originally Posted by
GailG
It has been my experience with the "store-bought" comforters that once washed, the batting lumps up. They're nice and fluffy because the quilting is so limited.
Luckily, my experience with thrift store comforters has been more positive. I would not purchase a new, high quality comforter but in our local church-sponsored thrift stores I have found very good ones probably the donation of someone re-decorating. Not only have I used some as batt but also as spreads on beds and furniture because of the four house dogs. The good ones haven't bunched up and the quality fabric resists the pups' 'nest building' activities. When shopping "feel" the filling--highly bonded batts don't bunch; puffy, silky feeling, loose poly
will disappoint you.