I only use wool batting. There is a big difference between wool and the others. Wool is thicker, but puffier. It definately keeps you warmer by a long shot. I wash mine in the washer and then just toss it in the dryer on normal heat. They all look great. Didn't shrink at all. I won't use anything buy the wool batting unless it's a wall hanging or table runner...then I use cotton batting.

I have used Hobb's wool, which is very light weight, and Matilda's Own, which is much heavier, very warm and a dream to quilt. what I am using these days, however, is Thermore, a very easy to use dense, thin poly, and somewhat cheaper. I don't think Hobb's wool is any warmer than a good cotton poly blend. I have machine washed and dried my own Matilda's quilt on a delicate setting, which is what I generally use anyway.One of the people I gave a baby quilt to just washes it with the regular laundry.

I am going to use Wool Batting on the quilt I am now making for myself, just wondering what brand everyone seems to like the best. ??????

such helpful information. Thanks quilters!

I used wool batting in my husband's lap quilt because he wanted it fluffy. It does normally have a higher loft than cotton. The quilt is also lighter. Some friends use it almost exclusively for show quilts as it doesn't have a memory so the fold lines never show once it is hung. I have been told that the wool is cooler in summer and warmer in winter.

ditto .

Just another thought: several quilters who do show quilts recommended wool battings to me because the quilts do not keep the fold marks from storing and shipping.

I don't remember which brand I've used but it is washable and doesn't shrink. Look around.
MK

That's encouraging - I hate seeing fold marks on my quilts. I have a new quilt going in the frame this weekend, so I'll be trying wool for the first time.

Janet

Wool is definitely warmer!