I didn't read all the post, so sorry if it is repeated. I made a quilt out of minky and it was very heavy. Another was chenille and the last 2 types are denim and corduroy. These all have the weight behind them.

Tigger, Have you tried the Vermont Country Store for sheet blankets?
www.VermontCountryStore.com or 1-802-776-5710

They're 100% cotton, machine wash and dry. (#50595)

I wonder if you used an old comforter for batting if that wouldnt work..

i covered a quilt once and it turned out to be very heavy. try finding a good blanket , at home, or at a yard sale and try that.

i covered a quilt once and it turned out to be very heavy. try finding a good blanket , at home, or at a yard sale and try that.

I am thinking you might wish to tie it instead of handquiltling. I remember when I was little I had a heavy quilt too. Now the lighter the better for me! Happy quilting.

I remember an old eiderdown from my childhood- now THAT was heavy- it was a bit like being buried, but sooooo warm!

I have used 2 layers of batting and it does make a difference in the weight of a quilt. I did machine quilt it in straight lines, but I loved it this winter.

I love a heavy quilt, I have 3 quilts on my bed in the winter nice and cozy.

I have a very, very heavy quilt that is from Pottery Barn (though I paid $10 at a thrift store for use as dog bedding---but it's now mine!) The reason it's so heavy is that it's made of two layers of ticking-stripe heavy cotton, almost a canvas type fabric. Whatever you make for the top, maybe you could use this type of fabric for the backing????