What kind of batting do you use?
03-21-2011, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Grandma Libby
I used the Warm and Natural -- and I, too, thought it was pretty stiff, maybe though because I had quite a bit of quilting on that particular quilt. Has anyone else had a problem though with the Poly batting, coming "THROUGH" the fabric when laundered. Ooohhh....I don't like that. Which of the poly-type, is best, I wonder.
03-21-2011, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
Originally Posted by MadQuilter
I like the feel of warm and natural or warm and white but I don't overquilt mine (which imho is what makes them stiff). Recently, I started working with Hobbs 80/20. Haven't done a full quilt with it yet, so the jury is still out.
03-21-2011, 10:19 AM
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I use the fat fluffy polyester batting for my very young granddaughter who likes puffy, fluffy things. For all other quilts, I use only 100% cotton batting.
I am considering making some table runners, small wall hangings and similar crafts using the recycled-green-bottle batting to help out with the recycling industry's efforts.
I am considering making some table runners, small wall hangings and similar crafts using the recycled-green-bottle batting to help out with the recycling industry's efforts.
03-21-2011, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by angiecub
Thanks for all of your responses. Now where do you buy the Hobbs 80/20 (and is that 80%cotton, 20% poly) and where do get dream cotton? Never heard of either of these. I have used some 80/20, but I don't remember the brand name.
03-21-2011, 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by ckcowl
i started a 'batting-journal' to figure out what battings i like best for different projects. when ever i see a new batt i have not tried before i get one. I cut a 4"x6" rectangle from the batt and add it to my journal. I write the name of the batt, where it came from. the price. the properties, the care instructions, and how far apart you are supposed to quilt it. After i use the batt i add what i used it for, how i liked it, how it behaved during quilting, anything else i want to remember about it...and i add pictures if i feel the need. that way if i see a batt i am not sure about i can check to see if it is one i tried once and hated...or if it was one that was really nice to work with.
I love wool batts best but they are expensive and not always appropriate. i usually use poly or poly/cotton blend batts for kids and utility quilts that will take alot of abuse and get laundered alot. for quilts that may still be used regularly but wont be really abused i like a good cotton if i don't want to put out the extra $$ for wool or silk. I also like the bamboo blend batts. i like to try new ones as they become available. the new "green-batt's " hold up well to much abuse and are good for kids quilts. they are usually inexpensive and they are made out of recycled materials. they wash up well ...the only down side i found with them was.....they are green,,,, so not so great if you have a quilt with a lot of white....anyway--- try them all as you are able...and make a journal it may prove to be a valuable tool.
I love wool batts best but they are expensive and not always appropriate. i usually use poly or poly/cotton blend batts for kids and utility quilts that will take alot of abuse and get laundered alot. for quilts that may still be used regularly but wont be really abused i like a good cotton if i don't want to put out the extra $$ for wool or silk. I also like the bamboo blend batts. i like to try new ones as they become available. the new "green-batt's " hold up well to much abuse and are good for kids quilts. they are usually inexpensive and they are made out of recycled materials. they wash up well ...the only down side i found with them was.....they are green,,,, so not so great if you have a quilt with a lot of white....anyway--- try them all as you are able...and make a journal it may prove to be a valuable tool.
1. super lightweight poly fiber - I bought some and I thought it was very uneven in thickness and I'm taking it back
2. wool- I am curious about weight of wool versus cotton - I assume poly is lighter than both, but for bedding quilts there is probably a preference for/against heavy bedding.
Thank you
Sue
03-21-2011, 12:39 PM
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I LOVE wool for bed quilts and throws. It has great loft when machine quilting without the look of polyester. I press my bindings over the edge of the quilt, so I don't use poly battings which compress/melt together with heat. I use Warm & Natural or White for table toppers. I once used Hobbs 80/20 when it was sold at Joann's, but it is more expensive at Hancock Fabrics.
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