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I use Quilter's Dream Poly Batting for my best quilts. It is light weight and quilts up wonderfully whether by hand or machine. It is good to use for places that need a light breathable quilt, like South Florida. For my family in the north I use Jo Ann's polyester because they like the puffy warm effect. For them I use a medium loft. Finding what is right for you and those you love requires testing and what you can afford.
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Originally Posted by kwiltkrazy
Judy, I second that confusion statement.
There are no steadfast rules when it comes to batting, it's more a preference thing. That was the teachers opinion. |
The safety issue is definite.
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I really like Warm and Natural, but my husband likes heavier quilts, so I bought some Dream Cotton supreme and deluxe weight batting. I like them both and they are heavier(and warmer). I like the puckered look when they are washed. I recently purchased Dream Wool and am looking forward to using it in a large quilt for my bed. Does anyone use wool batting and if so what are your thoughts on it and which brand do you prefer?
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I found the price of poly batting way cheaper than the rest and as I am new to this craft I wasn't keen on spending much. I have made 4 quilts and was very frustrated when I quilted the first three as no matter what I did they would pucker on the backing. I bought some cotton batting for the last quilt I made and it didn't pucker at all! I think that was because the polyester seems to stretch between the layers but the cotton didn't, it was much easier to work with also. I will not be going the polyester way anymore :!:
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I only have used warm and natural or warm and white. Never tried the poly.
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I've never tried cotton because to me it feels 'heavier' and I like a light fluffy quilt (more like a comforter).
I slept under quilts with cotton batting as a child and always felt weighted down..of course my mom felt like you needed 3 or 4 to be 'good and warm', since all heat was turned off at night, and a window had to be open an inch or so too! |
I use what ever batting is sent to me. God bless.
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Originally Posted by Crickett Sweet
If you want to try it, go for Hobbs Tuscany Washable Wool. I didn't feel that it was all that much more in cost but Oh what a difference in a quilt. It quilts beautifully and feels wonderful, drapes beautifully. Can you tell I really like it.
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I have been using "Soft & Elegant" or "Simply Cotton" from Ebay. Inexpensive but I love it on the Tin Lizzie and it drapes beautifully better yet its under $30.00 including shipping for 90 x 120.
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