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katier825 08-25-2009 08:02 AM

I'm interested in finding a good quality, LIGHTWEIGHT cotton batting. Any recommendations? Thanks. :)

Maride 08-25-2009 09:01 AM

I use Warm and Natural or Warm and White for almost eveything.

Maria

Jim's Gem 08-25-2009 09:02 AM


Originally Posted by Maride
I use Warm and Natural or Warm and White for almost eveything.

Maria

Same here!

katier825 08-25-2009 09:18 AM

That's what I've been using, and like it a lot. But I was looking for something lighter that wasn't poly. Would a blend be lighter? It's pretty warm under the cotton batting here in FL...sometimes you need a little something with the AC/fans on.

Scissor Queen 08-25-2009 09:23 AM


Originally Posted by katier825
That's what I've been using, and like it a lot. But I was looking for something lighter that wasn't poly. Would a blend be lighter? It's pretty warm under the cotton batting here in FL...sometimes you need a little something with the AC/fans on.

Try the lightest weight of Quilter's Dream. It's very light weight. You might also try a very light flannel.

Prism99 08-25-2009 10:15 AM


Originally Posted by katier825
I'm interested in finding a good quality, LIGHTWEIGHT cotton batting. Any recommendations? Thanks. :)

I would recommend Quilter's Dream. For me, the drape of Warm'n'Natural is too stiff and isn't really what I would consider lightweight (although it's not heavyweight either).

joeyoz 08-25-2009 10:31 AM

I agree with Maria. Warm and Natural or Warm and White. It's nice and soft and lightweight. Also, I don't think the quilting has to be as close together so you have more options for quilting.

butterflywing 08-25-2009 10:47 AM

i would try two layers of white flannel, prewashed of course.

katier825 08-25-2009 01:41 PM


Originally Posted by Prism99

Originally Posted by katier825
I'm interested in finding a good quality, LIGHTWEIGHT cotton batting. Any recommendations? Thanks. :)

I would recommend Quilter's Dream. For me, the drape of Warm'n'Natural is too stiff and isn't really what I would consider lightweight (although it's not heavyweight either).

Do you know if that would be the Quilter's Dream Cotton REQUEST? There are so many different types, I'm not sure which is the lighterweight.

katier825 08-25-2009 01:42 PM


Originally Posted by butterflywing
i would try two layers of white flannel, prewashed of course.

Have you ever used this on a quilt large enough that you had to piece it? Any tips to reduce the bulk if so?


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