Well,Harry, I have been quilting for some 40 odd years.I started by pulling my cotton with the old timey hand bats.I have always been on a very limited budget. Enough back ground huh? I find that Wal Mart battings,I think it is Fairfield but now sure in the high loft as I like that effect, alos Poly Not cotton or wool. works best for me and the look that I like. You will just have to experiment and find the one that you like the best for your hand. Jolo