Wool batting in a hot climate?
01-26-2018, 02:29 PM
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When I go down to visit in April, I'm looking forward to wearing my summer clothes! It will more than likely still be cold up here, though the weather is so wacky everywhere, you just never know. I feel so bad for you southerners that get "surprised" with all that snow, because even though the northern states can get ridiculous amounts, at least we're equipped for it and used to it. I know you don't have furnaces in your homes down there - my aunt just has a small heater.
After I thought my decision was final (I drive myself crazy sometimes), I decided to call a quilt shop in Corpus because I figured they would certainly know what was best for their climate, and she told me that they mostly sell and use Quilter's Dream Select, so that's what I'll go with. I think I'll be happier with it too; this morning at my LQS I saw a couple of quilts that were quilted with the Request and they just seemed so...skinny. I'm used to my poufy wool quilts.
After I thought my decision was final (I drive myself crazy sometimes), I decided to call a quilt shop in Corpus because I figured they would certainly know what was best for their climate, and she told me that they mostly sell and use Quilter's Dream Select, so that's what I'll go with. I think I'll be happier with it too; this morning at my LQS I saw a couple of quilts that were quilted with the Request and they just seemed so...skinny. I'm used to my poufy wool quilts.
I'm a bit mystified why your aunt doesn't have one in her house. Is it a really old house?
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01-26-2018, 02:49 PM
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I"m not sure where you heard that we don't have furnaces in our houses. I don't know anyone that doesn't have a furnace here. We may not use them much but we have them! We have a large 2 story house and have one furnace for downstairs and one for the upstairs. Our downstairs furnace went out the day before Christmas weekend and we didn't get it fixed until the next week. We still had the upstairs one so it was warm up there and I was okay with the 65 downstairs.
I'm a bit mystified why your aunt doesn't have one in her house. Is it a really old house?
I'm a bit mystified why your aunt doesn't have one in her house. Is it a really old house?
Hopefully they've installed central air since then.
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01-26-2018, 05:59 PM
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No A/C? Aaaacccckkkkk. I'd never be able to sleep! It well could have been his "frugality". My MIL lived in a small house that was built in the late 40's and it had central heat, but no central A/C until she had it installed in the 80's. And, yup, without A/C everything does smell like mildew (and probably has it). I hope they have A/C for you when you go visit.
01-26-2018, 06:51 PM
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Sheryl, my first thought was that at 89 your dear auntie may get cold a lot. Most elderly people do. I just bought some wool batting so I can't tell you much about it.
I hope you have a great trip with your adored aunt!!
I hope you have a great trip with your adored aunt!!
01-26-2018, 06:55 PM
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I think your decision to use QD Select is a good one. I have used all you mentioned - QD Request, Select and QD wool. I don’t use the Request anymore as I think it’s too thin and doesn’t give enough definition to the FMQ. I love the Select and the wool. The wool is thicker and I think would be too warm. Your aunt will love the quilt. How nice of you to make it.
01-27-2018, 02:09 AM
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I'm glad you decided not to use the QD Request. When I used it I disliked that it was so thin it was difficult to reposition without having it tear. It's that thin. I love Quilter's Dream products, their wool is what I use in my own quilts, but I prefer Select to Request when I use cotton. Have a wonderful visit with your aunt!
01-27-2018, 07:38 AM
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Cotton, silk and wool are all breathable and year-round cool in summer, warm in winter. Wool might be good for someone elderly because it is lightweight and weight of bedding on your feet can hurt when you are arthritic
01-27-2018, 07:43 AM
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I would definitely ask her what she would like, we run our AC 10 months a year at my house but I keep it pretty low (hot natured) so my hubby likes warmer quilts than you would think for our climate lol. If you can afford it, wool or silk seem like the nicest way to go.
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