what kind of batting would you use to make a heavier quilt for winter for on the bed?

There is a beautiful wool blend batting that makes for a very warm, but not heavy quilt.

If you want it really nice and warm for winter you might consider using fleece for the backing. It's so warm and snuggly!

You could also do 2 layers of batting. I would use a cotton, but can't recommend a brand as I haven't used it that much. Personally I don't like wool anything. It irritates my skin. Two layers of cotton should be really warm.

would it be able to be handquilted?? I dont quilt with a sewing machine except to make the top.

I like high loft batting and then tie instead of quilting for super warm winter quilts! If the top is denim and the bottom is polar fleece it's better than a sleeping bag.

I would use wool batting. I want to make a Winter quilt later when my skills improve and use the wool batting. It is lightweight has nice drape and is no heavier than cotton batting.

Wool works great. Thinsulate used to make batting, but I haven't seen it for sale in years. Hobbs makes one that's almost the same called Thermore --- very warm (especially if used w/ fleece backing), lightweight, and can be put in the washer/dryer (just don't use fabric softener of any kind).

I use 2 layers of batting to make them heavier. It's a bit more difficult to hand quilt through though