I'm thinking about what I should use for Logan's twin quilt. I have some 80/20 batting here and then I have medium loft poly and I'm not sure which I should use. I wanted to just put lines through the Irish chain design and then a shamrock in the spaces (or feathers or something simple) so I need something that doesn't need alot of quilting.

I like the fact that the medium loft poly will give it a fluffy look, but will that be too warm in the south? It gets cool here in the winter but he wants to use it all the time (he's 3 so even if he's sweaty he will use it if mommy made it) LOL He's so excited to use it but I don't want him to get all sweaty.

So what do you think? Would the 80/20 be better even though it's low loft?

Are both battings in their packaging? If so, check and see what the recommended distance is between quilting lines. You need a batting that will hold up for the distance you plan to quilt. If there is going to be relatively little quilting, I don't think either of these battings would hold up well to multiple washing. In that case, I would consider using Warm n Natural.

Just off-the-cuff, I think most 80/20 and poly battings require quilting every 4 inches (maybe 6). WnN can handle quilting lines up to 10 inches or so apart.

I must be the only one who does not like Warm and Natural. It was hard for me to quilt and makes a heavy quilt. I love the poly-cotton. Makes a light quilt and keeps you warm not hot.

can flannel be used as batting? would that make the quilt lighter weight. and will it hold up. has anybody ever done this. i too live in FL and find my quilts a little heavy.

darn! all the batting I have says 2-4" for rec quilting. I didn't even look at that! I guess I will add some stippling around the shamrocks then LOL

ok cool I'll use the 80/20 then thank you :) yes I agree the Warm and Natural seems heavy to me too. I made my son a lap quilt with it and it's nice and heavy which i like for that quilt but i can't imagine how heavy a twin bed quilt would be if it were made with that.

The problem with W/N is it is so heavy. I think a youngster would find a softer, lighter quilt better.

Lots of people use flannel as batting. Because it shrinks so much, it's a good idea to wash and dry it *twice* before layering.

Quilters Dream Cotton in the "request" weight is perfect for the south. (I live in North Georgia.) I have quilted many projects in the manner you are suggesting and have no problems with quilting lines as far as 8" apart; the manufacturer says you can quilt up to 10" apart. Connecting Threads has it online if you don't have a vendor nearby.

You aren't. I've never used it because I don't like the feel on the bolt or in the quilts at the quilt quild. I usually use a medium priced polyester, but have used cotton/poly for quilts going to Iraq or Afghanistan. I will probably do the same for the one going to South Carolina. I also am not a fan of the crinkled look, so I carefully preshrink my cotton/poly batts. One didn't do well. It will be cut up for baby quilts, but the others have survived.