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dove 03-01-2013 03:29 PM

Batting Question/Rec Needed
 
I have only used low loft batting with 1/4 inch thickness and 100% cotton, but I would like to try a batting with a slightly higher loft so that it puffs a little after being quilted and drapes more than the low loft. I am guessing something that is an 80/20 cotton blend. I would appreciate any recommendations that can be offered. Thanks so much.

Prism99 03-01-2013 05:02 PM

Hobbs 80/20 is a good brand that I have used. My preference is for thin cotton, but I like the Hobbs when I want more loft.

Jan in VA 03-01-2013 06:30 PM

Yes, I agree withPrism99 and the Hobbs 80/20. If you like the "puffed" look, you might try washing your quilt after you've bound it. To me that makes the quilting definition more noticeable.

Jan in VA

petthefabric 03-01-2013 06:47 PM

The drape of bamboo batting is very nice. Wool batts definitely Poof more and don't get creases.

dove 03-03-2013 02:31 PM

thanks for the help to my batting question...I appreciate it.

ckcowl 03-03-2013 03:06 PM

hobbs 80/20 or one of the wonderful Dream batts- my favorite is dream wool (the hobbs wool is very nice too) the wool batts are washable- do not shrink like cotton, are soft & lofty---make the coziest, fluffiest, most wonderful quilts!
many of the poly batts are also loftier & warmer than a cotton batt.


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