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Originally Posted by dgmoby

As a LAQ, I've noticed the following:

The more stitching, the firmer the quilt.
W&N is great for wall hangings, table toppers, etc., but not for cuddly quilts.
Hobbs POlydown or Heirloom cotton makes a cuddly quilt, as does the Quilters Dream cotton.
A finer thread does help, but it's mostly the amount of thread that makes the difference.

Hope this helps :)

Definitely helps (although too late for the quilt I am currently doing my own FMQing). At least I'm using soft thread...but wish I'd chosen different batting.

Thank you all!

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Originally Posted by montanaquilter

it's been my experience that the less quilting makes it more soft and cuddly. but maybe someone else has more ideas

I agree, and I always use warm and natural.

Get ready for the winching..lol...I use Walmart low loft polyester batting and 90" 100% cotton permanent press muslin from Walmart for the backing on all my quilts. Of course a lot of my quilts are tied but they wash up so soft and cuddly......just ask my kids and grandbabies! I wash and dry them right at home and they don't fall apart. Love the feel of them!