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yak 01-27-2023 06:07 AM

Advice
 
Need advice on what is the best batting for a baby quilt

BonnieJP 01-27-2023 06:38 AM

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

BonnieJP 01-27-2023 06:47 AM

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/

Tartan 01-27-2023 08:34 AM

Since baby quilts are now used for tummy time rather then sleeping under, that may give you some ideas.

suern3 01-27-2023 02:46 PM

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.

Peckish 01-27-2023 03:54 PM

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.

GingerK 01-27-2023 05:35 PM

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.

petthefabric 01-27-2023 06:10 PM


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

nice chart. Thank you.

toverly 01-28-2023 05:19 AM

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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