I have always used Dream cotton because I can't stand the feel of the poly blend when I'm working with it. Once it is in a quilt it is okay but it is getting a quilt layered with it that I have a problem. I was at Joannes and got a killer deal on the new Pellon Nature's touch 100% cotton batting. I absolutely love this batting. It is thicker than the Dream cotton and, to me, gives a better 'feel' to the quilts. It also makes them nice and crinkly for the old fashioned look. It does have a scrim. It is very forgiving too, it makes my quilting look good!