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Need advice on what is the best batting for a baby quilt
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Last week I sat through a very extensive presentation by a representative from Hobbs about various types of batting and their uses. It was an excellent presentation that covered several things I had never considered when choosing batting. One of the things I found helpful was this chart:
https://www.hobbsbatting.com/wp-cont...-10-1-2020.pdf |
I should have also posted the link to the various batting products available. Clicking on each type of product will give you more information to help you decide.
https://www.hobbsbatting.com/products/ |
Since baby quilts are now used for tummy time rather then sleeping under, that may give you some ideas.
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I use Quilters Dream batting for all my quilts, baby quilts, included. Usually, the Select weight cotton. Recently, I've been using their 80/20 since it gives a nice loft to the quilting. QD has very little shrinkage in general which I like. I have used the polyester for a quilt that was meant for hard use. Even the polyester feels nice. If you look up QD website, you will find a full description of each style. All high quality in my opinion.
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That word "best" is SO subjective, because the answer depends on so many things that only you know.
Do you want batting that is.... fluffy and thick? thin and drape-able? flame retardant? affordable/inexpensive? environmentally conscious and sustainable? The answer is different for each one. |
For baby and children's quilts, I always use poly. It does not wick up moisture (from oopsies, whether drool or from the other end) like 80/20, washes extremely well and dries quickly.
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Originally Posted by BonnieJP
(Post 8586800)
Last week I sat through a very extensive presentation by a representative from Hobbs about various types of batting and their uses. It was an excellent presentation that covered several things I had never considered when choosing batting. One of the things I found helpful was this chart:
https://www.hobbsbatting.com/wp-cont...-10-1-2020.pdf |
GingerK, I have missed your quote in your signature. It makes me smile everytime I think of it.
yak, I prefer poly batting for baby quilts. I make them larger, not quite twin size maybe half twin size. They are tummy time quilts. The larger size is perfect for those pushups and rolling overs. |
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