It's possible that batting specifics aren't mentioned in quilting magazines and books because it's not a priority of the editorial staff, there might be space limitations which prevent them from doing so, or it could be that the editorial staff simply isn't that knowledgeable about batting, so they don't bother with it. Not sure, just speculating.
The best way to figure out what battings you like and how they behave is to purchase several that interest you, cut a 14" square from each one, layer them with white or off-white muslin, quilt them, wash them and make notes about your findings.
Last edited by Terri D.; 06-02-2014 at 12:00 PM.