Batting Alternative??
#2
Absolutely, even blankets, sheets, fleece, flannel will work as batting. They work well because they have already shrunk up (except raw flannel ;)).
However, big thought: They will be heavy quilts, suitable more for tying than for quilting.
My first quilt used an old blanket as the batting. I tied it (didn't know about Machine quilting back then). It is still in great shape (seams popping but fabric in great shape), but so heavy I hardly use it.
The loftier the comforter, the harder to quilt.
How do you plan to finish the quilt top (lots of quilting, tied, pillowcase style like a duvet cover???) That will make the difference.
Show us and we can help you decide.
However, big thought: They will be heavy quilts, suitable more for tying than for quilting.
My first quilt used an old blanket as the batting. I tied it (didn't know about Machine quilting back then). It is still in great shape (seams popping but fabric in great shape), but so heavy I hardly use it.
The loftier the comforter, the harder to quilt.
How do you plan to finish the quilt top (lots of quilting, tied, pillowcase style like a duvet cover???) That will make the difference.
Show us and we can help you decide.
#5
A few of my first quilts I purchased queen mattress pads at what is now Dillards store for about 5.00 each, and used them in quilts I tied. Still using them (the quilts that is). I now usually use warm and natural.
#8
I LOVE using a single or double layer of plain white flanel in quilts. I get enough quilting definition and the whole quilt has a very "supple" feel to it. I buy a less expensive flanel when I'm going to use it as batting. It's perfect for flanel baby quilts.
#10
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I recently make a lap quilt for a dear friend who has gone to the nursing home. Black, red and white log cabin lined with an old blanket. It came out fine. It was machine quilted with very little effort. Good luck on whatever you decide to do. Marge L.
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