here I go with another question
#22
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If she lives in CA maybe she does not need a warm quilt. I am making one for my granddaughter and I am going to use wide muslin to replace the batting. I am going to have it meandered so that it does become stiff with the quilting.
#23
You might want to ask her why she decided on batting after all. If it's because she wants to see the quilting ... that will give you a better idea of what kind of batting to use. As FelineFanatic said, you won't see the quilting definition in most of the flat battings.
If she wants it for a bit more warmth, consider using a wool batting which is NOT 'flat' but it is light weight (compared to W&N), and is actually warmer than W&N in the winter and cooler than W&N in the summer because it breaths more (and is not as dense). I just put a wool quilt on my bed and the temperature is just perfect. In the colder months I add another blanket but thats just because I live in Chicago and sleep with a window open all year!!
If she wants it for a bit more warmth, consider using a wool batting which is NOT 'flat' but it is light weight (compared to W&N), and is actually warmer than W&N in the winter and cooler than W&N in the summer because it breaths more (and is not as dense). I just put a wool quilt on my bed and the temperature is just perfect. In the colder months I add another blanket but thats just because I live in Chicago and sleep with a window open all year!!
#29
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I use Warm and Natural, Warm and White, and Warm Blend - all of which are nice and flat. My quilting is not close together but rather stitch in the ditch for the most part. After a few washes, the quilts are flat and they conform to the body. My first quilt (made in the early 90s) is silky-soft by now. Love it!
#30
Thank you to all those who replied...I am thinking we will go with the Quilter's dream request...cotton of course. But still not sure. Still will be a while before I finish the top. It is interrupted to make a baby quilt. Plus I am waiting on fabrics to get here.
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