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.

the comments about serger thread being too thin surprised me- since my serger thread is 50 wt- and i use 60-100 wt threads all the time- which are even thinner than the serger thread at 50wt.
it is a strong-good thread- my mom bought a store supply from a place going out of business and we have been using up those cones for 20 years- i've never had any project fall apart-- or have any adverse effects from the thread.

I used the 80/20 blend from Wal Mart for my grandsons quilt.
It turned out just fine. I usually use Dream Cotton (if I have it) for most of my quilts. I've used serger thread before too, and it my quilting machine actually does better using it. I never once had a problem with thread breakage using it versus some of the other threads. I think that in itself speaks volumes.

Warm&Natural i think is the best,i use it for everything.I bought some batting at a quilt show,boy i hate it.It get in my clothing and all over the place.

I use warm and natural all the time . have tried other batts but like warm and natural the best and it is easy to quilt thru. I usually buy it on sale and buy the whole bolt if I have the money. I have lots of quilts to finish I use the all cotton.

ok maybe I'll do the warm and natural then. I do like the 100% cotton and you can only get that in a hand made quilt. Does Hancock Fabrics ever have this on sale?

I have always used Hobbs 80/20, I love it. I hand quilt and from what I understand it is much easier to needle than W&N. I have also heard that W&N is heavier than 80/20. I guess the only way you will be able to compare is to try them both. They both are good battings.

Serger threads are not as strong as regular threads and can break. Most sergers use 3-4 threads when sewing. Serger thread can snap easily by tugging on one thread but regular threads have a harder time breaking when tugged on.

Ok I will use 80/20 and try it out since it will be my 1st quilt and the warm and natural is more $$$ anyway. I'm going to be doing the Fun and Done quilt so the warm and natural might make it more stiff? I don't know we shall see.

I will also get some quilting thread. Idon't want to risk it coming apart after all that work :(

That's my preference too.

I use Warm and White for just about everything. You don't have to quilt too close together (though I do anyway)and it washes up very soft. It gets softer with each wash. My first quilt was a baby quilt for my daughter who is now 9 and her quilt is so snuggly and soft like butter! She still sleeps with it. I like the W & W because it is easy to baste and the fabric sticks to it and doesn't shift much.