i remember my vermont early childhood, and sleeping at gramma's house. quilts were made with double batting. i made one for my dgd and she loves it. it is heavy and warm and reminds me totally of the quilts i burrowed down under. i will definitely be using double battings more often. i made a wool batted quilt for my son in england and that has proven to be comfortable all the time. i love working with the wool batting! such nice drape and snuggly warm!