A question for all...
#1
A question for all...
Has anyone ever used a blanket for batting? I have had our king sized top all ready to be sandwiched for over a month, but never seem to have the money to buy it. I have a thin blanket that is large enough to use, but I'm afraid of messing up our quilt... I really need to get it done soon... It's starting to get really cold here now, and all we have on our bed is a queen sized comforter laying sideways... Any suggestions would be very welcome and appreciated!
Thank you all in advance!
Jona
Thank you all in advance!
Jona
#2
Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 255
Of course you can use a blanket for your quilt batting! It would be best to use a light design, like outline the major elements of the block design. A small stipple design will make the whole thing rather stiff. My daughter still uses the first quilt I made over 30 years ago. Some blocks have totally worn out, but she will not let me fix it. The blanket/batting is still holding up just fine.
#4
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 41,538
I would think as long as it isn't a wool blanket, it should be fine. The only reason I would caution against a wool one is if you washed the quilt and the wool blanket shrinks it would be lumpy. If the blanket is patterned, make sure it won't show through any light sections of the top.
#5
Super Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Illinois
Posts: 9,312
I would caution about using some of the loosely woven cotton blankets.. The texture of the weave is much more apparent than some other blankets. Check your Good Will for velux blankets they make great batting and are really really warm.
I have used some wool blnakets , they are given to me by people who washed/dryed them and now they no longer fit their bed. These are the warmest quilts as the washed/dried blanket is felted wool , very dense !
I have used some wool blnakets , they are given to me by people who washed/dryed them and now they no longer fit their bed. These are the warmest quilts as the washed/dried blanket is felted wool , very dense !
#6
Has anyone ever used a blanket for batting? I have had our king sized top all ready to be sandwiched for over a month, but never seem to have the money to buy it. I have a thin blanket that is large enough to use, but I'm afraid of messing up our quilt... I really need to get it done soon... It's starting to get really cold here now, and all we have on our bed is a queen sized comforter laying sideways... Any suggestions would be very welcome and appreciated!
Thank you all in advance!
Jona
Thank you all in advance!
Jona
#7
Super Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Alturas, CA
Posts: 9,393
I've used plenty of blankets for batting, I've even used mattress covers when the elastic on the "fabric" that keeps it on the mattress is shot. I have a friend that gathered up sweat shirts and pants and cut them in whatever size pieces she could get out of it, then she sewed them together and used that as batting, she was happy with it and so was her brother.
#8
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Killeen, Texas
Posts: 329
I've used plenty of blankets for batting, I've even used mattress covers when the elastic on the "fabric" that keeps it on the mattress is shot. I have a friend that gathered up sweat shirts and pants and cut them in whatever size pieces she could get out of it, then she sewed them together and used that as batting, she was happy with it and so was her brother.
#10
I agree with the other ladies, yes you sure can use a blankey with the reservations everyone else talked about.
I love buying the batting on sale at connecting threads on line. They they have free shipping after you spend 50 dollars, so I usually buy a few at a time so I get that. I love the Hobbs 80/20 batting and they are my only source now that my fabric store stopped carring it. Besides the price is great when they have it on sale.
I love buying the batting on sale at connecting threads on line. They they have free shipping after you spend 50 dollars, so I usually buy a few at a time so I get that. I love the Hobbs 80/20 batting and they are my only source now that my fabric store stopped carring it. Besides the price is great when they have it on sale.
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