You will get lots of answers here. As a long arm quilter I personally hate Warm and Natural (it's like quilting through cardboard) but will use it if a customer brings it to me. I've used Hobb's and Quilter's Dream and have been happy with them but am going with Pellon Legacy brand of battings - love them! I will not use Fairfield or Mountain Mist products in my long arm business. Good luck experimenting and trying out what you like and don't like!

Some time back, I went to Hancocks_paduccah.com and got their batting samples, which were very helpful to me.

If you are concerned about shrinkage, you might like to use a poly product. I prewash all my fabrics and am not particularly fond on the rumpled look of traditional quilts. I love Hobbs Thermore, as it is very easy to baste, and is extra warm. Sometimes I appreciate the 10" spread on quilting with it. I buy it by the case because I do lots of quilts.

I agree that there is no perfect batting as it really depends on your desired result. I use Hobbs Polydown for my quilts that will be washed frequently and get hard use (baby, kid, camp or college). It machines quilts beautifully and is easy to handle and doesn't shrink. Charismah on this board uses it all the time and she does amazing work.

http://www.quiltersbee.com/qbfabtip.htm

Is an interesting read.

piney

Are these available by the yard in stores?

piney

I don't think so. I've always seen Hobb's and QD only in packages. Don't know about Pellon Legacy.

I use warm and white with my quilts that have a white background. It works great. I use warm and natural for others. I love the warm and natural/white products.

I have always used W&N however just ordered some Hobbs 80/20. Will use it on my next quilt and see how I like it.

Quilters Dream Cotton.
It's my favorite you will find it a Quilt Shops.

I bought a bolt (30 yards)of pellon legacy from the local quilt shoppe by special order. It is so convenient to cut off the size necessary and not have so many pieces to be sewn together later