Batting from walmart question?
 

So today I went to a Super Walmart were they sale fabric and other sewing items, and I was looking at there batting it was called "Natures Touch" White Cotton with Scim $6.97 a yard. They they had a fluffier batting from the same company more like poly cotton and it was $3.97. I just wondered if anyone has bought this batting to quilt with whether by machine or hand quilting?

I have used a Pellon product called Natures Touch which was cotton with scrim. I loved it! It had a nice soft drape to it like Quilters Dream. I bought it at Joann's prepackaged and also on the roll. I machine quilted all the quilts that I used it for. I have been looking for their batting called Eco-Touch which is a blend of polyester(20%)and cotton (80%)- I believe. I have not found it yet,maybe I I'll go to Walmart and check it out.

I just ordered a 96" wide x 9 yard bolt from Walmart of the Pellon 80/20 blend batting for $34. 3 queen battings for a little over $11 each it is worth a try. It is shipping free to the store for pickup. I also want to try the Pellon wool batting which is ~$56 for a 9 yard bolt and will ship to my house for free.

I have used the pellon 80/20 on the 9 yard bolt and I really liked it. I just reordered more.

Sounds like well worth trying out! Any batting I've personally bought has been from Walmart and has been fine. The rest of my batting was inherited and I have no idea where it was purchased.

I do know that if I'm using the fluffy poly batting I prefer the highest loft as it seems to be more evenly distributed in the layers, whether bagged or on a roll.

I have used the "Nature's Touch" batting. The only negative I encountered with it is that it is extremely linty. I had to be very careful not to get little pills of batting on everything around it.

I buy the 80/20 from Walmart online all the time. I like it.

Thanks for the information. I didn’t know Walmart even sold quilt batting. It’s sure worth a try at that price.

Thanks for posting. I have not had to purchase batting for a while now and had no idea what is out there now.

The two battings described are of different thicknesses. If you plan to tie, then use the $3.97 one since it is fluffier. If machine or handquilting, I suggest using the $6.97 one.

I use the poly all the time and love it. I love the soft feel of the quilt and I don't need heavy quilts with our mild winters.

I agree with Suz. I have used WalMart batting a lot.

I love the Pellon Nature's Touch 100 % cotton, stock up when I find it on sale.

When we have some extra to spend, I am going to try a bolt of the Walmart batting. My quilts are all for family or give away, so they don't mind if the batting is not premium. My quilts get drug around the house, to picnics, camping, in the car, etc. They are loved to pieces. LOL!!

I use the batting and I love it actually.

I am on my second roll of the pollen from Joann's. I like it a lot. it was on sale for 79 dollars and 90 wide 20 or 30 yds.

It is the only batting I use for quilts. It is economical and well made; I have found no thin spots. I buy it at Walmart online and have it shipped to the store or if they are running a shipping special, right to my house.