Suggestions for "summer weight" quilt?
I need to replace the tattering quilt on my bed (insert sobbing noises here) so we slept under the Ugly Quilt last night. It's too hot for the summertime, so I am trying to think of something I can do that will be "summer weight" ... anyone have any suggestions? I don't know if there's a lightweight batting or if I should use something else in the middle layer, but I'm open to suggestions!
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I would use the thinnest poly batting or a flannel sheet that has been washed a dozen times as the inside.:)
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Some people have just made a top with a backing/lining (only two layers).
Surprisingly, very light weight wool is not "hot" |
Recently I bought what I thought was a beautiful set of sheets. When I got them home to wash, I discovered I had bought a Duvey cover. So I took it apart, had 2 layers, sent it to my neice to LA. She put a light batting between the layers and quilted it. Its a perfect summer quilt. There are no seams from piecing, surprising how much weight all those seams add to a quilt!! I just love it!!
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There is a very lightweight poly batt called Thermore by Hobbs. I've used it for summer quilts, it's perfect for that.
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Summer weight for where?
:DThe heat of the tropics? or? :D My summer quilt is a traditionally pieced quilt top with flannelette for the batting. With the tri-layer of cotton, it is not warm, as cotton breathes. While light in weight, I would avoid a polyester, as they don't breathe the same and in essence can be quite warm! |
You could use a bamboo or bamboo blend batting. It is very lightweight, breathes well, and is antibacterial. I used one in my MIL's quilt and it feels very light in comparison to Warm and Natural.
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Originally Posted by QuiltE
(Post 6172141)
Summer weight for where?
:DThe heat of the tropics? or? :D My summer quilt is a traditionally pieced quilt top with flannelette for the batting. With the tri-layer of cotton, it is not warm, as cotton breathes. While light in weight, I would avoid a polyester, as they don't breathe the same and in essence can be quite warm! I live very slightly northwest of Houston. It's 106 degrees right now; I just came in the house, and it's a trifle warm out there! The batting in the ugly quilt is cotton and it was so hot last night it was ridiculous. Maybe the bamboo or something might work ... |
Here in the desert of the Southwest a sheet is too hot.
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I live in s. Texas and have a bed runner to decorate my room and just cover with a sheet. It's not mandatory to use a quilt.
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