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I frequently use double batting. I use a layer of W&N and a layer of poly. Love the results! My local source for Long Arm services would not do it, so I switched to those that would. It creates a bit of higher loft and gives the quilting more definition. Plus its warmer! I use poly as the second batting ... it keeps the weight lower, and drapes better than two layers of Warm and Natural.

you can if you want to---layering your batting not only adds loft but also helps the stitching stand out---can really enhance the quilting on a quilt- some quilters layer a cotton and a wool batt- they are wonderful quilts! stunningly beautiful quilting-and lofty/fluffy/warm as a bonus. :)

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Originally Posted by Jan in FL (Post 4767972)

I am fortunate to have several bolts of 100% high quality cotton batting for quilting recently gifted to me. They are all the thin - I would go as far as to say the thinnest - batting you can buy. The brands are Warm & Natural and others comparable to this brand. I want to make a quilt or two a little heavier and a little thicker. Can I put two layers of batting in the quilt? It will be quilted on a longarm. Any immediate or long term issues? Has anyone ever done this? Thanks for any advice.

not only can you but i do, frequently. i prefer the cotton battings for the base with a very thin layer of poly on top. they grip each other nicely and have the wonderful properties of both types. the cotton (which i use exclusively for wallhangings because of the great way it lays flat and square on the wall) maintains the shape while the thin poly puffs into the quilted designs in a way the cotton never does. the dimension they give together is really nice...the purple quilt is not hanging straight as it is on the barn wall but i think you can see how flat the corners and binding lays while the feathers have dimension. the orange quilt border is not bound in the pic but it is a modern rendition of circs and feathers and the extra layer really makes this show up...in addition, don't forget ALL trapunto quilts have a second layer in selected areas.... do what you think is good...it will be just right.

sorry, thought of one other online pic with this combo

I am making a quilt for my son and he reguested the same thing he wanted it heavy so I had some fabric that I believe has some wool in it. I have washed and dryed it and it did shirink about 2" I am going to put that on the back no batting required. Years ago they put blankets inside for batting and for backing and some of these quilts are still around they even used material from old dress and shirts so do anything you want it is your quilt and you are making it. I do not make mine for shows I make mine for family members to use

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Originally Posted by alleyoop1 (Post 4768107)

There really aren't any quilt police (although some people think they are honorary members!) so it's your quilt, your decision. Put in one layer or several layers. Back it with muslin, flannel, fleece, quilt fabric, or anything you want. Tie it, hand stitch it, or machine stitch it in any pattern you want. Remember, this is YOUR quilt and YOU design it to be what you want. No rules, only the satisfaction of doing it your way for yourself and/or your family and friends.

Well said. And don't forget you can mix and match any color, style or technique. Have fun quilting.

No problem with two layers. When I went to my LA class that was included with my Innova purchase, the dealer/instructor had a whole collection of samples made that paired up different combinations of batting (cotton/cotton, cotton/wool, wool/poly, etc). Besides, trapunto is created with two layers. All depends on what's the purpose. :)

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Originally Posted by deemail (Post 4769312)

sorry, thought of one other online pic with this combo

Deemail: thanks for posting your nice pictures. Helps to actually see the results of your batt layering.

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Originally Posted by Lori S (Post 4768615)

I've never put poly and warm and natural together. Don't know why I didn't think of that before....duh moment!!!! lol!!! I bet that works great. One layer of warm and natural is not warm enough for me. Right now, my youngest daughter has offered to let me use her quilt which is one layer of white and bright(poly) and minkee on the back. It's one of the warmest quilts we have. She is always so warm she don't use it much.
I will be trying that with my next quilt. :)