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Old 04-13-2017, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by EasyPeezy View Post
I live up north and I use Warm in all my quilts. When it gets really really
cold (think -30C) I double my quilts.
Yes I was going to say that. You can always put extras on the bed. In the winter here, I have at least four layers.
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Old 04-13-2017, 11:18 PM
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Wool gets my nod every time!
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Old 04-14-2017, 02:27 AM
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In my recent attendance at MQX, several of the instructors shared that they use both a cotton batting and a wool batting. It also gives more loft when FMQ and the designs pop more.
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Old 04-14-2017, 02:30 AM
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I have had quilts done with cotton and wool, wool on the top and cotton on the bottom next to the backing. They are quite warm.
I am interested in the Duvet cover that Jennifer 23 mentioned. I grew up with fluffy quilts, and have not really seen them since.
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Whichever batting you choose, I would also suggest using a nice thick flannel for the backing. I made a quilt for my niece with cotton (W&N) batting and the flannel backing. She's nice and toasty in her bedroom that's been known to have frost on the walls in the winter. I used Moda flannel and would highly recommend it.
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Wool gets my nod every time!
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Old 04-14-2017, 03:50 AM
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Use a wool batting...warm in winter, and breathable in the summer. I think Dream makes the best wool batting that I've found.
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Ditto. Happy to see you!!
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Old 04-14-2017, 04:09 AM
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Made note of this. Since most of my quilts are being made for Northern Indiana and Michigan.
Originally Posted by lindaschipper View Post
Use a wool batting...warm in winter, and breathable in the summer. I think Dream makes the best wool batting that I've found.
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Old 04-14-2017, 04:19 AM
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Consider a relatively new batting by W & N; it's called Warm n Plush. It is a bit thicker, it gives a nice quilting definition.
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