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Old 04-22-2014, 07:30 PM
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I live in southern California and have never had a need for wool blankets here. But I want to make a gift for someone who lives in cold mountain weather. I like the thickness and feel of two layers of Warm and Natural cotton batting, which wool batting should I use to get the same thickness and feel?
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i love the hobbes tuscany, but you wouldn't need to double it. it's super warm and wonderful to work with

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Hobb' s is great--once you quilt on wool, you might never want anything else!
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Is Hobbs Tuscany washable and does it shrink much?
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Hobb' s is great--once you quilt on wool, you might never want anything else!
True with the exception of silk!
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Originally Posted by debbiemarie View Post
Is Hobbs Tuscany washable and does it shrink much?
It is washable and it shrinks about the same as 100% cotton.
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Originally Posted by spstout View Post
True with the exception of silk!
I haven't tried silk yet, though I would love to--I'm on a polyester or fleece kind of budget--the wool was a big splurge for me!
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my favorite wool battings are Dream Wool & Hobbs Wool .... neither will give you the same *feel* of 2 layers of warm & natural---since warm & natural is very dense/heavy, flat batting. wool battings are lightweight, lofty and wonderful...nothing like warm & natural's heavy, flat properties.
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You can also go with a layer of W&N cotton, then a wool batt. I've done this several times and have been pleased with the results. I use (pellon) Legacy Wool. I also wish I could use it on all quilts!
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I am using Dream wool for the first time and I love how it is so soft and easy to quilt but will I be able to wash and dry it in the machine? I want my quilts to be used and able to be washed.
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