You know... I had a question in the back of my mind about the validity of the use of quilts during the Civil War years... I really do appreciate all these responses! And what a relief to realize that batting was surely much thinner then! I have just been astounded to think that anyone could get 12 stitches per inch with the battings I've used. I'll have to try myself with a thin batt! Thanks everyone for contributing! I KNOW I will be telling them about the wonderful Quilt Board!!! Again...
Love to all!!!