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lscho4jm 07-30-2015 06:43 PM

Batting Recommendations
 
I am about done with my six year old granddaughter's quilt top but need to find the right batting. They live in south Florida so I need batting as light weight as possible. I've never done a light weight quilt before.
What batting should I use? I have to use something so the quilt will hold up to the usage.

ClairVoyantQuilter 07-30-2015 07:08 PM

On my last quilt, I used Hobbs Tuscany 80% Cotton/20% wool and love it so much, ordered a 30 yard roll. We often think of wool as only a cold weather product . . .but the quilt stays cool, is light weight, has the best hand of any batting I've tried, incredibly, there's less shrinkage.

joe'smom 07-30-2015 07:44 PM

The Hobbs Tuscany Silk batting is extremely lightweight and thin.

cathyvv 07-30-2015 07:55 PM

Sometimes I use the very lightweight fleece that you can buy from Walmart fabric section. Works fine.

Prism99 07-30-2015 08:16 PM

Silk is a very luxurious, soft, thin, lightweight batting. It would be my choice if you can afford it.

juneayerza 07-30-2015 10:25 PM


Originally Posted by joe'smom (Post 7272386)
The Hobbs Tuscany Silk batting is extremely lightweight and thin.

This is what I would use too.

katier825 07-31-2015 12:18 AM

I live in FL and with the AC, I use quilts more often than you'd expect. I love the Hobbs 80/20 batting. The Tuscany ones sound nice, but I've never tried them.

ManiacQuilter2 07-31-2015 04:20 AM


Originally Posted by katier825 (Post 7272444)
I live in FL and with the AC, I use quilts more often than you'd expect. I love the Hobbs 80/20 batting. The Tuscany ones sound nice, but I've never tried them.

I agree. I use Hobbs 80/20 batting since it's creation and never had a problem. Will have to try this Tuscany they make.

Judith1005 07-31-2015 04:34 AM

I live in Florida, and, I also use the Hobbs 80/20. With the air on, it is just fine. With the air off, I am sure it would be too hot. But, then, I'm sure with the air off, anything would be too hot. lol :D I might just have to try that silk batting. It sounds nice. :)

lscho4jm 07-31-2015 08:59 AM

Thank you all for your help. I'm going to try the Tuscany Silk.


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