Double batting?
I would like to use double batting for my quilt to is ready to be quilted on my midarm. If I use a pieces of batting, shouldthey be the same or different types?
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Depends on your reason for wanting to double batt. I have seen people post about using two layers of Warm and Natural (cotton). This makes the quilt very warm but also very heavy. Have also seen posts about using a layer of W and N topped with a layer of polyester, with the purpose being more loft from the polyester.
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I quilt with two batts quite often. My preferred method is a layer of low loft on the bottom like W&N, 80/20, bamboo, I have even used an old wool army blanket. Then I usually prefer a higher loft on top like Hobbs Poly down. I do this to get definition in the quilting. Each layer I use the same batting but I have used pieces. The low loft batting I zig zag stitch together but the high loft I have simply butted one up to the other.
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That is going to be a very heavy quilt to wash.. better have it dry cleaned.. here in Texas we have no need for warmer quilts as it does not stay cold any longer than a few days at a time...
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i know many quilters who use double batts in their quilts- some use a cotton like warm & natural, or hobbs 80/20 then add a wool - which is lightweight and lofty( which really showcases the quilting stitches beautifully) I've used hobbs 80/20 and bamboo together, I've also used pieces of a highloft polyester batting just under certain areas on top of other batting- you can do it how ever you want- be adventurous! :)
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I've heard of using a wool batt over poly to give more definition to the quilting.
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In the FMQ'ing classes they say to use W&N and add a layer of wool batting. I just ordered wool batting to give it a try.
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Quilter's Dream Wool batting over a thin batting like Quilter's Dream Cotton Select makes a beautiful quilt. I mainly work with Quilter's Dream battings as I think they quality is excellent. Not saying anything against Warm & Natural I just like working with QD on my longarm. If you are using pieces don't you want to use some method of putting them together into a whole bat for your quilt?
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Originally Posted by Prism99
(Post 6254587)
Depends on your reason for wanting to double batt. I have seen people post about using two layers of Warm and Natural (cotton). This makes the quilt very warm but also very heavy. Have also seen posts about using a layer of W and N topped with a layer of polyester, with the purpose being more loft from the polyester.
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I have a customer who has me use 2 battings on each quilt. I place the Warm and Natural batting on the bottom and the poly batt on top. It makes a heavy, warm quilt and she loves them.
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