Question for new type of batt
I am working with one of the three major batt manufacturers. I requested a thicker batt that would provide more loft after quilting. I just got a roll of the new "stuff" yesterday--all 90" wide by 38 yards of it for trial.
My reasoning is this: Years ago Mountain Mist manufactured a polyester batt that had a glazene finish on it. It was light- weight, didn't shift, beard and could be quilted 6-8" apart. Lovely stuff. I have a throw-size quilt made in 1976 and it still looks good. When their 1850s machines reached the point they couldn't be repaired, Mt. Mist got new ones that could not produce the same batt. Hence my years of searching for a replacement.
The new 100% bamboo is a dream to work with, soft, needle glides through and I just love it. It's called Simply Bamboo. This company also produces a cotton/bamboo blend, 100% cotton, 100% polyester, etc. The roll I got as a sample is 75% bamboo, 25% cotton.
Here's my question: how many of you quilters would like to work with a slightly thicker batt to get more loft? I can hardly wait to try trapunto. It will still work both on long arms and for hand quilting. There is more weight per yard and would retail for a slightly higher price as there is more product in it.
Let me know--you can influence a new batt product on the market.
SandyQuilter