My quilts aren't warm
#81
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Ohio, the land of 4 seasons. sometimes all in the same week!
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lildinks, I agree, use it up! It is predicted to have temps of minus 22 and wind chills could be minus 50 this week. NE ohio has not seen those temps in over 40 years. I am sewing up a few fleece blankets and insisting my kiddos sleep upstairs next week. putting down puppy pads and newspaper for the dogs-not making them go outside at those temps. all are under 30 lbs. 2 are 7lb yorkies. brought the 2 outside cats into the garage with straw enclosed beds, litter box etc. I agree the wool batting is warm if you can afford it. And the add fleece and flannel are great ideas. Now to get sewing before the power goes out. stay warm folks!
#86
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Michigan's Upper Peninsula
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I have discovered that we are very comfortable with one light weight polyester thermal blanket under one cotton quilt with warm and natural batting. This is for the coldest weather we encounter in Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula.
Mother crocheted us 100 % wool afghans some 60 years ago and they were our prized possessions summer and
winter. We've inherited a red Hudson Bay wool blanket large enough for a double bed. Since my favorite fiber is wool, I have also made single layer lap robes out of pleated Pendleton skirts. Adding satin binding to the edges of a length of wool coating or washable wool also makes a nice blanket.
Years ago, using an acrylic thermal blanket was common for the "wadding or batting" in a tied comforter. The fabric covered the economical blanket which was prone to pill and attract lint.
I think every school district in the U.P. has cancelled classes for Monday, 6 January. Stay warm!
Mother crocheted us 100 % wool afghans some 60 years ago and they were our prized possessions summer and
winter. We've inherited a red Hudson Bay wool blanket large enough for a double bed. Since my favorite fiber is wool, I have also made single layer lap robes out of pleated Pendleton skirts. Adding satin binding to the edges of a length of wool coating or washable wool also makes a nice blanket.
Years ago, using an acrylic thermal blanket was common for the "wadding or batting" in a tied comforter. The fabric covered the economical blanket which was prone to pill and attract lint.
I think every school district in the U.P. has cancelled classes for Monday, 6 January. Stay warm!
#87
Its below zero in Wisconsin and we're all bundled up next to the fire trying to keep warm. I'm noticing that my quilts are not very warm. I've tried warm and natural, and blend of cotton and poly. Seems like everyone is exchanging the quilts for fleece blankets. Any suggestions?
#88
Air provides the insulation; puffy = warm. If your bedding doesn't provide enough insulation, layering will help by trapping more air. And a nightcap. Out-of-doors, though you are clothed warmly, going hatless lets the heat be sucked out of your body. Old timers didn't wear nightcaps to look quaint but to keep cozy in frigid rooms.
#89
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Org. Texas now Florida
Posts: 846
My quilts aren't warm
Its below zero in Wisconsin and we're all bundled up next to the fire trying to keep warm. I'm noticing that my quilts are not very warm. I've tried warm and natural, and blend of cotton and poly. Seems like everyone is exchanging the quilts for fleece blankets. Any suggestions?
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