Originally Posted by
Just Me...
I prefer anything from Quilter's Dream. The kind of batting depends on the way it will be quilted and used. For example: a baby quilt will be washed a lot--I prefer a poly or poly blend for these (or the Dream Angel, which is flame-retardant). Poly has no memory, so it is good for wall quilts or quilts that will be folded up then re-hung. Good old-fashioned cotton is great if you want 'snuggly'.
Hand quilting? Then, you will want to choose a poly (lo-loft) or a wool batting. These are easier to needle.
There are so many things to consider when choosing your batting. Remember to read the package of the batting you are using for instructions on laundering and how densely your quilt needs to be quilted for optimum results.
I second Quilter's Dream is my favorite to quilt with, but I have been known to buy rolls of Warm-n-Natural and Warm-n-White at Joann's with a 50% off coupon! With batting almost $500 for a 40 yard roll, that 50% off really speaks to me!!! Too bad Joann's doesn't carry Quilter's Dream!!! Since I longarm quilt as a profession, I need to have quite a bit of batting on hand, so the outlay can get hefty! I know that Quilter's Dream will send you a sample of all their batting so you can choose what is right for your project - or you could probably pick up a sample at a large quilt show - great place to see and feel everything (just don't touch the quilts in the show!).