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sewtruterry 09-12-2011 04:13 AM


Originally Posted by FayZ
I made a quilt for my son and he said he wishes it was a little warmer. I think I used a poly batting. I was wondering if there is a warmer batt or should I double up? FayZ

I had the same thing happen with my dsd quilt and I used Warm and Natural. She stopped complaining about it being cold and said it was too warm after we washed the quilt for the first time. I still recommend that everyone does this after quilting since all batting is compressed in the package or on a roll and then again when quilting the quilt. Toss it in the washer or in the dryer only with a damp washcloth and see if that helps.

sueisallaboutquilts 09-12-2011 04:27 AM

One of my boys told me the same thing. I always layer quilts b/c one never seems warm enough for me. So I gave him another one :D

patchsamkim 09-12-2011 04:35 AM

Quilter's Dream wool batting is wonderful!!! Sews beautifully and is warm...here is their info about the wool batting:

Dream Wool is made with a Scoured and Super Washed Domestic & Fine Merino Wool that has been blended, carded, crosslapped & thermally bonded.* The wool is scoured and super-washed for superior cleanliness and to eliminate shrinkage. Quilters Dream's unique processing creates wool batting with exceptionally soft drape, uniformity and strength. Dream Wool is a beautifully consistent batting that is truly a 'cut above'.

May be Machine Washed and Dried without Shrinkage.
Confidently stitch up to 8 inches apart. Dreamy to Quilt. No Scrim or Resins to Resist Your Needles.
Light, Luxurious and Wonderfully Warm with a Lovely Soft Loft that Beautifully Accentuates your Quilting.
Resistant to Creases and and Naturally Resilient Dream Wool Springs Back to its Original Loft.
Quilters Dream Wool is Exceptionally Durable, Rich and Resilient Ensuring that Your Quilts will be Treasured for Generations.
Dreamy for Hand and Machine Quilting. Also Excellent for Tied Quilts.
Ideal Mid Loft for all Your Quilted Projects

Quilters Dream Wool is made with the same distinctive quality, cleanliness and consistency that has made Quilters Dream Batting the one you can always count on! Made with pride in the USA.

Quilters Dream Wool Batting is available in these sizes:
Craft 46" x 36"
Crib 60" x 46"
Throw 60" x 60"
Twin 93" x 72"
Double 96" x 93"
Queen 108" x 93"
Super Queen 121" x 93"
King 122" x 122"
Queen Folded Roll 93" x 25 linear yards and
King Folded Roll 122" x 20 linear yards

suzanprincess 09-12-2011 04:58 AM

When I lived in Minnesota for a year I used an old wool comforter my mother resurrected from hiding and it was enough to keep me snuggly and warm all winter, but never overheated, even in summer. I moved to California the next year, and again used that comforter; it was still the most comfortable "blanket" I ever had. I want to try a wool batting when I get around to making a bed quilt for myself.

As for fleece, I find a blanket or throw made of polyester makes me sweaty, and cannot wear poly clothing at all. But son and DIL and granddogs all love their fleece blankies.

ponyriver 09-12-2011 05:03 AM

A flannel backing with any kind of batt always seems to feel warmer and more comfy to me. I flannel back almost all of the quilts that I will use myself.

grandjan 09-12-2011 05:06 AM

There is a wool batting on the market that's lovely to work with.

mucky 09-12-2011 05:22 AM

Polyester battings are the least warm of any batting!

Val in IN 09-12-2011 06:23 AM

I love Warm and Natural. Quilts up nicely and it really is warm.

jaciqltznok 09-12-2011 06:29 AM


Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
Wool is also a great batting. It's warm but breathes.

THIS is the only thing we used in Alaska. Poly does not breathe and can store bacteria! Wool is the best for warmth!

FayZ 09-12-2011 06:44 AM


Originally Posted by jaciqltznok

Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
Wool is also a great batting. It's warm but breathes.

THIS is the only thing we used in Alaska. Poly does not breathe and can store bacteria! Wool is the best for warmth!

I remember reading that poly pillows were really bad for you.I didn't connect poly batt.His quilt is really old. Me thinks he should have a new one. :lol: thanks for the help.


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