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Wow - I've been thinking of layering too, now I will rethink what type of project to try it on!
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I used Hobbs 80/20 and Polydown on a quilt. It came out very heavy and a bit too stiff, although I've only washed it once, so it might soften up over time. It doesn't feel that thick, just heavy.
On my last quilt I used Quilters Dream Puff which was such a pleasure to quilt, and the quilt seems so soft and warm. They claim it is warmer than down. That's what I would recommend instead of a double layer. |
I used one layer of wool and one layer of bamboo in a king size quilt I just finished. It is fairly light and definitely drapes very nicely.
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If I wanted more warmth before using two layers of batting I would use minky on the back which would add warmth and it drapes really nice! just one more idea.
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Originally Posted by kplumbridge
(Post 7136775)
I have used two layers of warm and natural white. It quilted easily - I did not notice any difference there. It is much heavier and a bit stiffer in terms of drape. The reason I tried it was that I wanted the quilt to be much warmer than a single layer of warm and natural would have been. I would not choose to do it this way again because of the stiffness. I quilted it with a medium to large meander so the quilting is not the reason for the stiffness. Also, there is not any extra puffiness on my quilt. I would go with a extra high loft batting with no tight quilting if you want puffiness and soft drape.
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Interesting thread. I've never heard of using more than one batting on anything besides potholders. Of course, I live in California, so even one batting can sometimes be too hot.
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Amazing how so many will buy quality fabric and then use the cheap batting. Batting quality is important if it's thin or thick. It was very apparent at our local quilt show which quilts had the better batting when several quilts were quilted with the same pattern.
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Thanks everyone for your responses. So much to consider!
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I mainly use a high loft poly batting. I have no problems quilting it on my two 9" throat machines. Warmth without the weight. I don't like a thin quilt. A puffer quilt could be tied also. I have used two layers of W&N with no problems. I usually FMQ.
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Originally Posted by carol45
(Post 7138265)
I used Hobbs 80/20 and Polydown on a quilt. It came out very heavy and a bit too stiff, although I've only washed it once, so it might soften up over time. It doesn't feel that thick, just heavy.
On my last quilt I used Quilters Dream Puff which was such a pleasure to quilt, and the quilt seems so soft and warm. They claim it is warmer than down. That's what I would recommend instead of a double layer. I am looking for a soft drape warm batting with good loft for a bed quilt. It will have to get warm-water washed and machine dried. Thanks Sue |
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