Scrim up or down?
 

I had a conversation with a quilting friend and was wondering what members here think. We were talking about 60/40 wool/poly batting that has scrim and whilst I think the common/correct (?) assertion is that the scrim goes against the backing, the comment came up that the scrim would serve the longevity of the quilt better if used againt the top of the quilt when the quilt is intended for a child. The presumtion here being that where there is an anticipation of much jumping, rubbing and "rough contact/usage" the scrim would stop "pokies" coming through the top of the quilt whilst enduring the rough life on a childs' bed.. My friend and I pondered on this for ages and got nowhere in our opinions so what do you all think about the idea?

I say stick with scrim down, against the backing. I don't understand how scrim against the quilt top would make the top more durable anyway.

This was great information. I had often wondered about the difference when using batting and thank you for sharing this information.

I've never paid any attention to what side the scrim was on.

I am now more confused than ever.

I remember this being an issue decades ago, and the big concern was that you'd have bits of batting bearding through and looking unsightly. I've not seen that happen with any of the various battings I've used in the last 10 years or so. I honestly do not worry about it.

Great question and helpful link. I learned something today. Thanks!

I read this article, the first one listed on W&N website:
https://warmcompany.com/content/faq

me neither. Can't tell any difference in the finished product