Batting
 

The quilt shop where i got my batting has closed down, I would like info on batting by the roll, what kind etc...Joann's has a big sale on hers every so often...I would appreciate any insight as to the different kinds and what you like the best...and affordable...
Thanks...

I am loving the roll of Warm and Plush that I have right now. It's 100% cotton, no scrim, and thick and fluffy with beautiful drape. It's very affordably priced on Overstock or Walmart's online stores, often with free shipping.

I am a Warm & Natural or White & Natural user. I'm from Louisiana. The W&N isn't too heavy for us to use in the summer as a bed cover. JAF is where I buy most of mine, especially with a 50% off coupon. I never pay full price for it. I do buy the King size when it's on sale. There is a scrim to the W&N.

I am going to check out the Warm & Plush. Sometimes, I would like a bit more loft.

Edited to add: Because my memory has deemed itself to be full, I made these notes about scrim. FYI...I do quilt on a long arm Nolting.

The smooth with very little surface definition or texture lays against the wrong side of the backing fabric.

The Scrim which has bumpy, needling holes visible with specks of seeds or stems goes to the back side of the pieced quilt top.

If you put this batting in backwards, it pulls little tufts to the top, out of all the needle holes and you cannot get rid of them.

I mainly use high loft polyester batting.

I've been using W&N that I bought a roll with a 50% off coupon forever ago. I'm not a prolific quilter. It does tend to be a bit more stiff until washed frequently. It's also a heavy batting but I, personally, like a heavy quilt/blanket so that works for me. I do normally hand quilt this batting with no issues.

All that said, I will probably try the Quilter's Dream 100% cotton batting next time I am in the market. Another friend of mine uses that and it does drape better than the W&N. Can't attest to the weight, however.

Just my observations...

Check out BattingSuperSale.com. I have gotten some good deals from them. They have a sale right now for a couple of more days.

I get Hobbs 80/20 either from my LQS (she'll order a roll for me) or a long arm quilt shop about 45 minutes away--with both i save on shipping by picking it up.

I've had great luck purchasing from BattingSuperSale.com
i ordered a 15 yard roll from Joanne's recently and it arrived in (3) 5 yard pieces in (3) packages. I was upset & called them and was told quite often they cut the rolls and ship them that way. I said that should be on their website. I expected a bolt of batting.

I use Warm and White from J's. I suggest the next sale, get a few that you think you like and try a few. I chose the White instead of natural because cotton is white not almond. I like the pop. Once you decide wait for a sale with free shipping and it will be delivered right to your front door. A great bargain. The hard part is finding a place to store it. Mine sits wrapped in a table cloth under my sewing table.

I buy my batting from Heartbeat Quilting, great prices and wonderful customer service.

I love Quilters Dream batting - more drape-able than W&N

Warm and Plush sounds like it has nice qualities being thick and fluffy. Can you tell me how far apart the quilting should be? Thanks for the info.

https://warmcompany.com/products/war...bs_productcare

I found the answer to my ? at the Warm Company's product information at the link above. Warm and Plush quilts up to 6" apart. Spray basting is not advised as re-positioning the batting my pull apart the cotton.

Depends on how you quilt. I hand quilt and Warm and Natural is too hard to quilt through. I like Quilters Dream and recently discovered Pellon 90/10 at Wal-Mart for 6.97/yard. You might see if they sell it by the bolt. Otherwise, I shop around for whoever has it on sale when I need it.

This is a great thread! Thanks!

Faintly Artistic -what is your opinion of the Pellon? I have the chance to buy a roll of 100% cotton with scrim of Pellon for a great price but am not familiar with it.

Marshall Dry Goods has Hobbs 80/20 96" x 30 yards for sale at $110 a roll, plus shipping. I'm on my second roll and love using it.

http://www.marshalldrygoods.com/shop...-8020-batting/

When one of my local quilting shops closed, I could no longer get Quilter's Dream on a roll. If I know I'm going to get several bed quilts done, I can order an entire roll. Right now, though, I just order a couple of packages worth. Warm and Natural is fine, and I do use it, but my family want WARM quilts and a poly or poly blend is warmer than W&N.

I used to use W&N from JoAnne's but since there's not a store nearby I have gone online to look. I find Quilter's Dream 70/30 is similar to W&N in looks and quilts nicely for me at least. I try to buy by the roll as I hang it up over my cutting table. This last roll was king size so doubled over. Most of my quilts have been 105" and over so this works for me. I save my scraps and tape them together to make another piece the size I need using batting tape. Never have had any issues with the pieces coming apart after quilting.

Who ever has the sale at the time I need a new roll gets my business.

I am currently using Warm Blend which is Cotton and Poly blend. Recently I tried Fairfield Poly and it was a disaster. Never again. When I need to get more, I will try the Dream company's options.

before you commit to buying a whole role of anything, buy a precut package of any brand and type you are considering.
once you have found the one you like best, start shopping for bargains by the roll.

there are so many popular brands on the market now ...
they all appeal to enough customers that they remain on the market.
but nothing is going to appeal to everybody.