I was looking at batting today at walmart and they had 100% polyester and 80%cotton 20% poly. the one with the cotton in it seemed nicer but would that make a really heavy quilt? I would like it to be nice like old style quilts and not like the cheap ones you get in the store so maybe that's what I want?

Also, i mainly use serger cones for thread when I sew but should I get something heavier when I make a quilt? I don't want to make it and then have all the thread come out...

The cotton blend will give you the look of the old style quilts. I keep a cotton blend quilt on my bed all year round, it is not too heavy.

I have always used 100% cotton thread for my quilts. I am not familiar with what serger thread is, but if it is cotton I don't see why you can't use it.

the cotton blend batts are very nice- 100% cotton is nice too- the poly batts are good for kids quilts that will be dragged around and abused alot (utility quilts)
i pieced many quilts over the years with serger cones of thread- never had a single one fall apart.
it is fine for piecing as long as it's not old/weak.

I just read an article today (can't remember where), that you shouldn't use serger thread since it is so thin. When used on the serger there are multiple threads looped together.

Pat

Ok cool... I will use the 80/20 then since it will be for my daughters twin bed. Or would the Warm and Natural be better? We are in the south so I don't want it to be too hot but not too thin either. I was thinking the serger thread might be too thin. Thanks for sharing that. I'll get regular thread.

I use warm and white or warm and natural on almost all my quilts. Have one on my bed and it isn't too warm except in the hottest part of the summer when even a sheet is too much. Good luck.

Pat

ok maybe i'll just use the warm n natural then. does it cost alot more then the 80/20 does anyone know? i just don't want to put alot of work into the quilt and fill it with filling that's not that great.

I prefer the 80/20 blend for quilts that go on the bed as they seem softer and more snugglier. I use the warm and natural for wall hangings as it seems stiffer.

oh very good to know!

I prefer the warm & natural batting and it's definitely not too warm. The price isnt that much different. If you have a JoAnns fabric store or similar where you can use a coupon or if you have time to wait for a sale. Have fun quilting.