Silk batting?
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I haven't used silk batting, but it is definitely a great batting for hand quilting! I was able to handle a cotton quilt with silk batting hand-quilted by Roxanne McElroy (author of That Perfect Stitch). It was very soft and, of course, light in weight. Silk was Roxanne's favorite batting for hand quilting, although too expensive at that time to use very often.
Mary
Mary
#4
Originally Posted by Quilt4u
Has anyone used the silk Batting? How is it for hand quilting?
#6
i won't have to worry about deterioration. the stuff is just too expensive for me to even consider. problem solved. :lol:
besides ... i live in Georgia. the ONLY natural fiber i use is COTTON. :lol:
besides ... i live in Georgia. the ONLY natural fiber i use is COTTON. :lol:
#8
From what I've heard, silk batting is YUMMY for hand quilting.
Yes, there is now bamboo batting. I've heard a few reviews from other longarmers, and they like it. My favorite is wool - it's like quilting through butter, and gives nice definition to your work.
Yes, there is now bamboo batting. I've heard a few reviews from other longarmers, and they like it. My favorite is wool - it's like quilting through butter, and gives nice definition to your work.
#9
Anyone got any experience of hand quilting wool, bamboo or silk? I currently use Hobbs 80/20 poly/cotton for bed quilts and cheaper poly for wall hangings but my OH is very sensitive (bless him!) to poly and says it makes him sweat (sorry, maybe too much info!)
I've just started a granny's flower garden, destined for our bed and it would be great to hear about natural battings for when I get to that stage;
K x
I've just started a granny's flower garden, destined for our bed and it would be great to hear about natural battings for when I get to that stage;
K x
#10
Originally Posted by k3n
I've also heard of a batting made from bamboo - or was I dreaming?
k x
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