I think it's a misconception people have, who are unfamiliar with traditional quilts, that they're meant to be puffy (more like a comforter). The only quilt I had experience with until I started quilting was one made for us many years ago. I took it to be typical, but it was made with polyester batting and quilted only in the ditch around very large pieces. It was very airy and puffy. You can imagine my surprise when I finished my first quilt made with Warm and Natural, and found it to be very flat, stiff and heavy. I have since found that wool batting will give an airier, puffier, lighter weight feel than Warm and Natural. I haven't tried any of the 100% cotton battings yet. Warm and Natural is cotton with a polyester scrim.