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Last week I sat through a very extensive presentation by a representative from Hobbs about various types of batting and their uses. It was an excellent presentation that covered several things I had never considered when choosing batting. One of the things I found helpful was this chart:
https://www.hobbsbatting.com/wp-cont...-10-1-2020.pdf
https://www.hobbsbatting.com/wp-cont...-10-1-2020.pdf
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I should have also posted the link to the various batting products available. Clicking on each type of product will give you more information to help you decide.
https://www.hobbsbatting.com/products/
https://www.hobbsbatting.com/products/
#5
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I use Quilters Dream batting for all my quilts, baby quilts, included. Usually, the Select weight cotton. Recently, I've been using their 80/20 since it gives a nice loft to the quilting. QD has very little shrinkage in general which I like. I have used the polyester for a quilt that was meant for hard use. Even the polyester feels nice. If you look up QD website, you will find a full description of each style. All high quality in my opinion.
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That word "best" is SO subjective, because the answer depends on so many things that only you know.
Do you want batting that is....
fluffy and thick?
thin and drape-able?
flame retardant?
affordable/inexpensive?
environmentally conscious and sustainable?
The answer is different for each one.
Do you want batting that is....
fluffy and thick?
thin and drape-able?
flame retardant?
affordable/inexpensive?
environmentally conscious and sustainable?
The answer is different for each one.
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Last week I sat through a very extensive presentation by a representative from Hobbs about various types of batting and their uses. It was an excellent presentation that covered several things I had never considered when choosing batting. One of the things I found helpful was this chart:
https://www.hobbsbatting.com/wp-cont...-10-1-2020.pdf
https://www.hobbsbatting.com/wp-cont...-10-1-2020.pdf
#9
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GingerK, I have missed your quote in your signature. It makes me smile everytime I think of it.
yak, I prefer poly batting for baby quilts. I make them larger, not quite twin size maybe half twin size. They are tummy time quilts. The larger size is perfect for those pushups and rolling overs.
yak, I prefer poly batting for baby quilts. I make them larger, not quite twin size maybe half twin size. They are tummy time quilts. The larger size is perfect for those pushups and rolling overs.