Warm and Natural vs. Cotton/Polyester Batting!
05-29-2010, 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by jljack
I only use Warm & Natural. I am very , very happy with how it holds up to washing, and how it drapes. I don't find it stiff at all. I have never used polyester, because of the bearding issue, and also because I feel it is too stiff and too puffy.
I have seen the breakdown of costs on the bamboo batting. Some people say it's the Green Alternative...that's not really true. The chemicals used on it are toxic, the processing part negates any green advantages resulting from the fast growing bamboo. It's all a marketing ploy!!! Don't fall for it!!
I have seen the breakdown of costs on the bamboo batting. Some people say it's the Green Alternative...that's not really true. The chemicals used on it are toxic, the processing part negates any green advantages resulting from the fast growing bamboo. It's all a marketing ploy!!! Don't fall for it!!
05-29-2010, 07:41 AM
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what batting did you use?
years ago i made a queen quilt for my bed in a star log cabin pattern.it was my pride & joy !!!!........until i tried to sleep under it ! it was so heay it hurt my feet,so now it's folded up & i take it off the bed at night. anyone have that problem ,too? i was SO disappointed.icould have saved all that time AND money & just made a throw ! does w&n come in diff.weights?
Originally Posted by dar627742
Originally Posted by jljack
I only use Warm & Natural. I am very , very happy with how it holds up to washing, and how it drapes. I don't find it stiff at all. I have never used polyester, because of the bearding issue, and also because I feel it is too stiff and too puffy.
I have seen the breakdown of costs on the bamboo batting. Some people say it's the Green Alternative...that's not really true. The chemicals used on it are toxic, the processing part negates any green advantages resulting from the fast growing bamboo. It's all a marketing ploy!!! Don't fall for it!!
I have seen the breakdown of costs on the bamboo batting. Some people say it's the Green Alternative...that's not really true. The chemicals used on it are toxic, the processing part negates any green advantages resulting from the fast growing bamboo. It's all a marketing ploy!!! Don't fall for it!!
06-03-2010, 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by craftybear
what batting did you use?
years ago i made a queen quilt for my bed in a star log cabin pattern.it was my pride & joy !!!!........until i tried to sleep under it ! it was so heay it hurt my feet,so now it's folded up & i take it off the bed at night. anyone have that problem ,too? i was SO disappointed.icould have saved all that time AND money & just made a throw ! does w&n come in diff.weights?
Originally Posted by dar627742
Originally Posted by jljack
I only use Warm & Natural. I am very , very happy with how it holds up to washing, and how it drapes. I don't find it stiff at all. I have never used polyester, because of the bearding issue, and also because I feel it is too stiff and too puffy.
I have seen the breakdown of costs on the bamboo batting. Some people say it's the Green Alternative...that's not really true. The chemicals used on it are toxic, the processing part negates any green advantages resulting from the fast growing bamboo. It's all a marketing ploy!!! Don't fall for it!!
I have seen the breakdown of costs on the bamboo batting. Some people say it's the Green Alternative...that's not really true. The chemicals used on it are toxic, the processing part negates any green advantages resulting from the fast growing bamboo. It's all a marketing ploy!!! Don't fall for it!!
06-03-2010, 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by betsey
I am a Quilters Dream batting fan. Cotton for bed and lap quilts, Poly for baby and childrens quilts which withstand numerous washings.
06-03-2010, 09:07 AM
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Do you all soak the batting before using it as the package suggests? I looked at it for the first time at Joann's this past weekend and didn't buy it because I didn't want to have to soak and towel dry it before using it.
06-03-2010, 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Joeysnana
Do you all soak the batting before using it as the package suggests? I looked at it for the first time at Joann's this past weekend and didn't buy it because I didn't want to have to soak and towel dry it before using it.
I have heard of soaking Warm n Natural to soften it for hand quilting, and have heard of soaking Fairfield cotton to remove sizing that makes hand quilting more difficult.
I don't think it's ever necessary to soak a batting that will be machine quilted unless you *really* do not any *any* shrinkage in a cotton batting. Most cotton battings have only minimal shrinking anyway. Poly batts don't shrink at all.
06-03-2010, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Prism99
Originally Posted by Joeysnana
Do you all soak the batting before using it as the package suggests? I looked at it for the first time at Joann's this past weekend and didn't buy it because I didn't want to have to soak and towel dry it before using it.
I have heard of soaking Warm n Natural to soften it for hand quilting, and have heard of soaking Fairfield cotton to remove sizing that makes hand quilting more difficult.
I don't think it's ever necessary to soak a batting that will be machine quilted unless you *really* do not any *any* shrinkage in a cotton batting. Most cotton battings have only minimal shrinking anyway. Poly batts don't shrink at all.
06-03-2010, 08:43 PM
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[/quote]
I would be hand quilting, so I guess I would want to soften it?[/quote]
I would buy a batting that is good for hand quilting without being soaked. Hobbs 80/20 and Quilter's Dream Request weight are two of the most highly recommended batts for hand quilting. I personally would not want to hand quilt Warm n Natural, even if it was soaked, because the scrim makes it more difficult to hand needle.
I would be hand quilting, so I guess I would want to soften it?[/quote]
I would buy a batting that is good for hand quilting without being soaked. Hobbs 80/20 and Quilter's Dream Request weight are two of the most highly recommended batts for hand quilting. I personally would not want to hand quilt Warm n Natural, even if it was soaked, because the scrim makes it more difficult to hand needle.
06-03-2010, 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Prism99
Different quilters prefer different battings. Also, different uses call for different battings.
I make mostly quilts to be used; I stopped using Warm n Natural when I realized its drape is stiffer than other cotton batts. It would be my first choice for a wallhanging, though, because of its stability.
I like the look and longevity of antique quilts with cotton batting, so I use the very traditional Mountain Mist Blue Ribbon 100% cotton batting in almost all of my quilts now. The most I will go on the polyester side is Hobbs 80/20 (80% cotton/20% polyester) and only in that brand. In my experience, polyester is more prone to bearding and turning into little balls with heavy use, although this probably depends a lot on the specific brand of batting. One bad experience was enough to turn me off on polyester.
I am not tempted to use bamboo because I have read that the chemicals used to process the bamboo are very toxic, even though bamboo is touted as being an environmentally friendly and renewable resource.
I make mostly quilts to be used; I stopped using Warm n Natural when I realized its drape is stiffer than other cotton batts. It would be my first choice for a wallhanging, though, because of its stability.
I like the look and longevity of antique quilts with cotton batting, so I use the very traditional Mountain Mist Blue Ribbon 100% cotton batting in almost all of my quilts now. The most I will go on the polyester side is Hobbs 80/20 (80% cotton/20% polyester) and only in that brand. In my experience, polyester is more prone to bearding and turning into little balls with heavy use, although this probably depends a lot on the specific brand of batting. One bad experience was enough to turn me off on polyester.
I am not tempted to use bamboo because I have read that the chemicals used to process the bamboo are very toxic, even though bamboo is touted as being an environmentally friendly and renewable resource.
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