Any suggestions on making a very warm quilt?
#11
Originally Posted by okiepastor
2 layers of fleece will do it--or back your quilt with fleece, if you want REALLY warm, use batting in between....
Just a tidbit: Somewhere, somewhere either online or something my Grandma told me that loosely quilted or tied comforters are the warmest as they hold more air and air is an insulator.
#15
Someone just posted about insulbrite making them really warm..
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-83494-1.htm
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-83494-1.htm
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Wool batting is very nice and warm . But do becareful as not all wash the same, some even have to be dry cleaned.
Ihave made quilts with double battings one layer cotton one of poly, loved the results. The poly gave extra loft to the quilting, and extra warmth.
Ihave made quilts with double battings one layer cotton one of poly, loved the results. The poly gave extra loft to the quilting, and extra warmth.
#17
Originally Posted by eaglebeak1960
Oh my gosh I made my son a Demin rag quilt he loves it!! says its warm and soft I used old jeans cut up. I am thinking of putting Fleece on the side where the "rag side" is opposite side. It washes well and will take the rough and tumble of sitting in bleachers.
#19
Originally Posted by dakotamaid
Originally Posted by okiepastor
2 layers of fleece will do it--or back your quilt with fleece, if you want REALLY warm, use batting in between....
Just a tidbit: Somewhere, somewhere either online or something my Grandma told me that loosely quilted or tied comforters are the warmest as they hold more air and air is an insulator.
#20
Originally Posted by Prism99
I think the problem with doubling batting is that it adds a lot of weight and makes the quilt stiffer (so that it doesn't hug your body as easily).
My recommendation is for a good quality wool batting such as Hobbs.
My recommendation is for a good quality wool batting such as Hobbs.
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