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For me it all depends on the effect I am shooting for. Since I make all of my quilts on a treadle I purposely use 80/20 and never wash any of the materials or batting until it is finished and it gives my quilts the "vintage" look and feel to them after a trip through the washer and drier.

I use polyester on the baby quilts and the quilt for kids just because its easier on the little ones and possible allergies/skin issues.

But if I want a higher loft like the quilt I am making for my wife and I to put on our bed, I use the 3/4" thick polyester. It is really up to the person as to what batting to use. Just make a few quilts and use different battings and see what works well for you.

Billy

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Originally Posted by Damkina

I used to use poly batting, and still do like the feel of it. But once I've used up what I have, will probably only use warm and natural for one simple reason...

I've found that the cotton batting seems to have less chance of moving/slipping as I'm pinning and basting. I don't know if I'm not pinning careful enough, but the quilt top and backing seem to stick to it better.

My quilting teacher told us this yesterday, that poly does make it harder to pin because it is likely to slip. So I doubt I'll use it at all.