Puff quilt question
 

Hello everyone,

When stuffing the little pillows of the quilt, is it okay to stuff with left over batting or is it better to use pillow stuffing?

Please let me know your thoughts.

Thanks!

They are normally made with batting. The *biggest* thing is to avoid over-stuffing. I did that with the first puff quilt I made and it turned out so stiff no one (except, perhaps, for a dog or cat) would want to use it. It is much better to under-stuff. To that end, I think you are better off cutting batting to a uniform size for stuffing the puffs.

Edit: I also think this is a situation in which polyester batting, such as Hobbs PolyDown, may be a better choice than cotton batting.

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I used stuffing (just poly stuffing used for stuffed animals, pillows). I made a queen size so it took quite a long time and it still seemed heavy even though I used stuffing.

I would use the stuffing for pillows since that will be much fluffier and softer than using scraps of batting. Just my preference and the one I made, I made decades ago. Be sure NOT to OVER STUFF them.

I have seen quilters use old pantyhose to stuff these with. LOL! The lighter the stuffing the better.

My mother made me a little bag with very small puff squares. That is what she used.

Thanks for all of your suggestions. I am looking to make one with 10" squares after i finish the twin baby blankets that i am working on now.

I think the problem with using stuffing for 10" squares would be that the stuffing would tend to ball up over time, making the puffs lumpy. Nylon stockings would be ideal for this situation, as you could baste them into a squarish shape so they don't move around inside the puff. A layer of Hobbs PolyDown would be a lot easier, though; just cut to size. If there isn't enough puff, you could add another smaller layer on top; just baste the two layers together so the smaller piece doesn't move around inside the puff.

I have made them with 5 inch squares and used poly/silk stuffing. When I did the 10 inch squares I put 9 inch piece of batting in the middle, stitched an X on the block and called it a day - came out very cute!