Choose my batting
#3
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Central NJ
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I use W&N all the time. I made a quilt for bro & SIL and SIL commented many times how warm it was. So much so she asked me to make a quilt for my niece as her bedroom was at the end of the home's heating run and was always cold. Did flannel on the back of that one. No more complaints there!
#4
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Ballwin, MO
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Quilter's Dream has a batting that they claim is as warm as down. It will be polyester, though. I've heard that polyester is actually warmer than cotton because it doesn't breathe, but as JeanieS said, it's lightweight. If you're looking for natural fibers, I'd choose wool over cotton for warmth. Another idea -- I've tried the Hobbs silk batting, and they say that is warm, but it is very, very thin. Maybe combine wool with silk? You may have to choose between heavy and warm, because cotton is heavier but wool is warmer.
#5
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Michigan
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My first suggestion for warmth would be wool, but if they want it heavy, I would check out Warm & Plush. It's all cotton (no scrim), and about 50% heavier than Warm & Natural. It needs to be quilted more closely than W&N.
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