which batting for Florida quilt
 

I am making a quilt that is going to Florida and I was wondering if 'Warm & Natural' batting might be too warm? if so, any suggestions as to what batting to use? thank you

How far into Florida? In the north area warm and natural would be ok, but farther down maybe a nice flannel.

I don't use Warm and Natural so I can't speak to its warmth, but Quilter's Dream Request cotton is a light weight batting.

I used to live in Orlando and though you might think it never gets cold down there, it does during the winter time. The humidity makes it feel colder than it really is. I use W&N for all the quilts I send down there. Its still light enough during "not so cold" days but warm enough for those days you really want to snuggle under it.

I made a quilt for my brother's Fort Lauderdale condo and used Warm and Natural. He says it is perfect, because he has the air conditioning on in the hot weather.

thank you for your comments, I will use what I have, that is W&N. the quilt is going into Tampa area or Gainsville. thank you.

I agree with Wanda. I live in Houston, TX and our climate is not unlike Florida's. I'm working on a quilt for our bed and I'm using W&N batting. Everyone cranks their A/C down in the summer and it does get a bit cold inside. I think W&N will be fine.

My favorite batting is silk. Cool in the summer and warm in the winter. It's amazing. Here is a link with info: http://www.connectingthreads.com/bat...HobbsSilk.html

I am a fan of Mountain Mist Cream Rose 100% cotton batting for my quilts. Strong, light- weight, machine/hand quilts like a dream, affordable (queen is $20.99 on sale at JoAnn's right now), beautiful drape AND the leftovers are great for runners, wall-hangings, etc. I first used it years ago in a queen grandmother's flower garden quilt which was my take-along project to hand-quilt at a friend's house on Thursday evenings - held up great to being dragged around for about 10 years! Also available in white (called White Rose) but would probably have to order on-line.

I'm in Texas, with torrid summers and, in many years, practically no winter. I like Quilter's Dream very much.

I agree. We used to live in Orlando too and it does get cold in the winter. I always had a comforter on my bed. This was before I started quilting.

Made a quilt using W&N for my step-daughter's wedding who lives in St. Petersburg. She said it was perfect as it does get chilly there.

I live in Florida north of Tampa, south of Gainsville, and use warm and natural batting in all my quilts. My quilting friends here also use similar weight batting.

I would lean towards a bamboo or silk blend.

I still have a comforter :D But I did piece at duvet cover and quilt it to flannel so it looks quilty. I'm making a quilt to hopefully get rid of the comforter. Hopefully.

I live a tad south of Gainesville and use W & N in my quilts. On the colder days in the winter, I have to use two quilts to stay warm at night. Factor in the use of air conditioning...W & N works fine. My next quilt (for myself) will have Quilter's Dream Green which has higher warmth and is low weight and very low shrinkage. It is made from recycled plastic bottles. That seems weird, but it is a very soft batt and I now prefer it over W & N.

I agree with Snooze2978 as I live in Florida

I live in central Florida and I like Hobb's 80/20 in my quilts. I do use them frequently because the AC can be too cold sometimes. I use to use W&N all the time, but it feels heavier on my feet.

I live in central FL and all my quilts use 80/20. I agree with katier825, the AC can be cold! I am always covering up with a quilt!

thank you all for the good advice, you are right, with the AC on W&N will be keeping her warm.
thank You!

I also live in a WARM climate - the Calif Desert. I really like to use bamboo batting for my summertime quilts. It sews easily by machine or by hand. It is thin and has a nice drape, but will keep you warm inside when the A/C is on.

Quilters Dream Request

I live in Central Fl and all my quilts gave warm and white or warm and natural. The quilts breathe and are fine for Fl.