Choose my batting
 

I've made a quilt top for my nephew and his wife. When I asked how they wanted it finished I got the response, " heavy and warm, warm, warm". What batting(s)would you use?

I prefer Warm&Natural cotton batting. However I think the warmest would be Wool batting. Avoid any polyester batting as it is lightweight.

I use W&N all the time. I made a quilt for bro & SIL and SIL commented many times how warm it was. So much so she asked me to make a quilt for my niece as her bedroom was at the end of the home's heating run and was always cold. Did flannel on the back of that one. No more complaints there!

Quilter's Dream has a batting that they claim is as warm as down. It will be polyester, though. I've heard that polyester is actually warmer than cotton because it doesn't breathe, but as JeanieS said, it's lightweight. If you're looking for natural fibers, I'd choose wool over cotton for warmth. Another idea -- I've tried the Hobbs silk batting, and they say that is warm, but it is very, very thin. Maybe combine wool with silk? You may have to choose between heavy and warm, because cotton is heavier but wool is warmer.

My first suggestion for warmth would be wool, but if they want it heavy, I would check out Warm & Plush. It's all cotton (no scrim), and about 50% heavier than Warm & Natural. It needs to be quilted more closely than W&N.

Thank you everyone! Paper princess I will check out the Warm and Plush. Heavy was my main concern in his request. I thought for sure, I would have to double layer but this sounds like a better option.

Warm and Plush would be my recommendation

Add flannel backing to the W&P batting and you will have an even heavier and warmer finished product. Wool, while warm is extremely light weight.

IMHO minky would be the ultimate for warmth and weight

I agree with Misty's Mom - minky would be the ultimate.

Quilter's Dream has a heavier weight cotton that I've used. It still quilts up quite well.

I like to use wool for warmth. I think wool batting and a flannel back probably denotes warm and heavy.

Quilter's Dream...the green one made from recycled plastic. It's a very light green, has excellent warmth factor, good drapability and very minimal (if any) shrinkage so your quilt will not look as crinkly as with a cotton or cotton blend. It's very durable but soft. Check the cost against the others mentioned. It is not heavy, though. I wonder if your relative thinks heavy equals warm? The older I get, the less weight I want. But to each his own...enjoy the search for the perfect batt.

Reminder, many people don't realize how warm a quilt can be. They just think of it as cotton - like a sheet. I think the more important part is that they want it heavy. I know a lot of folks like that 'weighted' down feeling when they sleep. This would make me want to use a W&N rather than a poly.

Do you have to check if someone is allergic to wool before using it in a quilt, or is the sleeper "protected" by the backing?

I would opt for a double layer, W&N on the bottom (next to the backing) for weight, and Wool on the top for added warmed and definition to your quilting.

I am not a batting expert, but the quilts I get the most "warm and cuddly" comments on are the ones I have backed with pre washed flannel.

How big is the quilt? less than 58" wide, you can use fleece as batting and back. That makes a heavy, warm quilt.

Ditto on using fleece. It's warm, warm, warm and works well as batting.