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DCG 04-23-2012 09:09 PM

What's the best batting for Baby Quilts
 
Hi. I am wondering what would be the best batting to use in Baby quilts? I want them to be warm, but not heavy.
Thanks !!

bakermom 04-23-2012 10:56 PM

i usually use warm and natural or warm and white. i sometimes omit the batting altogether and just use fleece for the backing.

MacThayer 04-23-2012 11:21 PM

For a small baby, I use the same batting used for table toppers and place mats. The really thin stuff. I have also used 100% cotton terry cloth diaper material, especially in summer. It's light and it breathes well.

Jackie Spencer 04-24-2012 03:51 AM

I love Quilters Dream!!!

LynnVT 04-24-2012 03:54 AM

I agree, thin cotton batting with good secure stitching. Hand or machine quilted, it needs to hold together through many, many, many machine washes, with no thread loops that could catch in baby's little fingernails. I stopped using puffy poly batting many years ago when I realized it deflates eventually and gets all flat. Just my experience. You may disagree.

QuiltingCrazie 04-24-2012 04:07 AM

I use warm and natural for everything....love the way it feels! You can quilt up to 10" apart with it!

Steady Stiching 04-24-2012 04:18 AM

Quilters Dream has a batt specificaly designed for baby,
http://quiltersdreambatting.com/dream-angel.htm
It costs a bit more, but i think the quailty and safety are well worth it.

Jingle 04-24-2012 04:45 AM

I use polyester batting for everything.

IowaStitcher 04-24-2012 04:49 AM

One of the things I like is to use fleece for the backing with no batting. Warm, washable and easy to do. I just sewed mine around the edges, right sides together, turned it right side out and top stitched around the edge. Then you can add some quilting which doesn't need to be elaborate.

An Arm Long 04-24-2012 06:27 AM

I like Dream Angel for baby quilts.


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