I can't remember but i think I read you need to preshrink wool batting don't you? I've never used wool batting before but would like to try it.

I also like a cold sleeping room however don't have fan blowing.... I just leave a window cracked.... How about electric blanket UNDER your quilt. You set your comfy temp, hubs sets his.... turn it on early so your bed is already WARM when you hop in! turn the fan on "ICE CUBE" and be nice and warm under your covers..... lol ! I have never had electric blanket so PLEASE check the labeling to make sure you CAN put another blanket on TOP of electric blanket... Would hate to have an accident happen........ Stay warm.....

Not if you wash on a cold setting and don't use high heat in the dryer.

I am going to use a double batt of Quilter's Dream wool with a bamboo blend for the current quilt I am using to make it warmer. I have a wool only batt on the quilt on our bed now, but we also have two 80/20 lap quilts on top of that to make sure we're warm enough.

I prefer any of Quilter's Dream battings...hate Hobbs 80/20 (feel nasty, has inconsistent thickness and I don't like the "hand"). As to your LA quilter, how thick the batting her longarm can handle depends on the longarm. I recently quilted a wall hanging for a customer that used a high loft poly from Quilter's Dream and a wool batting - it was like quilting a feather bed but my Innova handled it just fine. However, I borrowed a friend's longarm (different make) when I was out of town and I could not use a double batting with it at all. Natural fibers breathe - cotton, wool, silk, bamboo - and man-made fibers - poly - don't. If you want a quilt that doesn't let the air from your fan to go through it, then try a poly batting if your quilter can't use a double batting.

i remember my vermont early childhood, and sleeping at gramma's house. quilts were made with double batting. i made one for my dgd and she loves it. it is heavy and warm and reminds me totally of the quilts i burrowed down under. i will definitely be using double battings more often. i made a wool batted quilt for my son in england and that has proven to be comfortable all the time. i love working with the wool batting! such nice drape and snuggly warm!

The Quilter's Dream made from recycled plastic bottles is what I'd recommend,too. It has a nice feel and is definitely warm. Sounds weird that it's made from recycled plastic, but it's soft and makes the quilt drape beautifully. it does have a light green tint, so might not be good for batt in a white quilt.

My favorite is the Hobbs 8/20 batting.

I can personally vouch for Hobbs Poly Down. Super warm but lightweight. Easy to hand quilt. Looks wonderful after being LAQed. Wears like iron and haven't found that it beards. Plus, it's relatively inexpensive.

I am partial to my down comforter, so I just piece tops, add a backing, sew together like a pillowcase, and stuff my comforter in there! Guess you could consider it a duvet cover!