Cloth books for baby
 

I am making some cloth books for a baby and am not sure what kind of batting to use. Would you recommend Thermore or something thicker? Or does it matter? thanks.

I think Thermore would be fine. It's soft, but easily washable. If the batting is too thick, the book gets unwieldy.

Another to consider would be regular flannelette.
Gives some bulk and loft, but not too much and has a nice feel to the finished quilted project.

Just make sure that you have it well-pre-shrunk before you start!!

Thanks. Thermore it is since I have some on hand.

I have used iron on interfacing- a little body and not too much bulk.

I too , use an iron on interfacing. good luck and have fun with it.

I am in the process of starting a cloth book, so found some good ideas here. Thanks.

I used white fleece in one (out of necessity), that worked fine too.

I just finished 2 and used a medium weight interfacing and really like them.

I like to use inexpensive felt inside cloth books because it holds shape, and supports the pages nicely.

So many suggestions for the book I am making. Thank you everyone. Now I have another question. The directions call for one layer of batting between two pages. The layers are attached only around the edges. Sort of like a quilt sandwich with no quilting. How do you all hold the layers together, especially when washing. Sorry for all rhe questions but this is for a very special little girl, my GGD.

Can you wash it using felt?

I have always washed the cloth books. Felt does not get weird inside them because nothing is rubbing against it while washing. Just make sure it is cheap polyester felt, not quality wool felt. Wool felt will shrink and mess up your book.

I still add some quilting with swirls, zig zags, circles, or whatever just to be sure it washes well.