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Barbara Lee 12-24-2011 10:41 AM

I make a lot of baby quilts, which is the best batting for them since they get washed a lot? I never see them once they are given away so don't know what they look like after washing.

aborning 12-24-2011 06:34 PM


Originally Posted by laurac (Post 4806229)
i hated the poly stuff too and i quilt by hand. i like the warm natural but i'd like to get a little more loft for ones i want to do a lot of detailed quilting on. does anybody have a suggestion?


I like to use Hobbs Polydown. It is really easy to work with and is mostly polyestor so it gives the little bit of loft which you don't get with the cotton. Unless a customer wants cotton batting, I use the Hobbs Polydown.

Margie 12-25-2011 06:27 PM

I dont think anyone was "spreading a terrible rumor", my goodness she imparted some information that she received in a class. Nothing "terrible" about that. No one said not to use it if it works for you. Everyone has preferences.


Originally Posted by Jingle (Post 4801523)
I only use polyester batting and it DOES NOT slip and/or slide around. It is warm without adding weight. It grips the backing and the top and does not move. What a terrible rumor to spread.


MaryAnnMc 12-25-2011 07:26 PM

Thanks for saving me what I'm sure would be serious hassles... the poly I bought for my niece's floor mat is going back to JoAnn's.


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