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#12
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I agree. Two layers of batting will really add weight and warmth. Wool will be warm but not real heavy.
I recently completed an all flannel quilt, flannel front, flannel back and W&N batting. That quilt is REALLY heavy. T-shirt Quilts are really heavy too.
I recently completed an all flannel quilt, flannel front, flannel back and W&N batting. That quilt is REALLY heavy. T-shirt Quilts are really heavy too.
#13
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Location: Western Wisconsin
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If you stick with Hobbs Heirloom Wool or Quilter's Dream Wool, it's as washable and no wet dog smell. Wool tends to be more expensive than cotton, though still budgetable. (Silk batting is the most expensive.)
#15
Nice! I have a student discount at Joann's for 10% every purchase (regardless of sale, clearance, etc.). Alas, I have no Hobby Lobby I do get Joann's flyers that occasionally have 40% off coupons in them.
#18
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Northern California mountains
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I have used Hobbs 80/20, Warm and Natural, Hobbs wool bat and Matilda's Own wool bat. Matilda's is heavier and much warmer. It is also quite washable. I currently Use Thermore for just about everything. It is light but very warm, which is what I like. Last winter I made myself a lap quilt with 2 layers of thermore. It is heavy and very warm. I think you will have to experiment to find what suits you. Thermore says it is the warmest bat on the market.
#19
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Small town in Northeast Oregon close to Washington and Idaho
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I use wool batting if I want warmth. Yes, you can wash it and dry it just like cotton batting. It makes all the difference in the world. It is so much warmer. I only use wool anymore. The cotton just doesn't seem to add any warmth to me. But the wool does and it keeps the warmth in. Very good in fact. Give it a try and I'll bet you'll be hooked.
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